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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Paul Bateman, Robin Stapleton
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Choral Album
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. Phantom Of The Opera
2. Music Of The Night
3. Wishing You Were Somehow Here
4. Think Of Me
5. All I Ask Of You
6. Don't Cry For Me Argentina
7. Another Suitcase In Another Hall
8. Memory
9. Close Every Door
10. Tell Me On A Sunday
11. I Don't Know How To Love Him
12. Pie Jesu
13. Love Changes Everything
14. Next Time You Fall In Love
15. With One Look

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All Artists: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Paul Bateman, Robin Stapleton, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Lesley Garrett, Sharon Campbell, Tito Beltran, Mary Carewe
Title: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Choral Album
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Silva America
Release Date: 9/23/2003
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Easy Listening, Musicals
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 738572603625

Synopsis

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A title like The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Choral Album could mean either of two things. It could focus on the various pieces the British superstar composer has written for vocal groups in his musicals. Or it could take his most famous melodies and set them to SATB on the principle that the human voice is the most beautiful instrument, and therefore a group of voices singing together can't be beaten. The Crouch End Festival Chorus takes the second approach, so we have a medley of five songs from The Phantom of the Opera, yet no "Masquerade." We have songs from Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ Superstar, but no "Requiem for Evita," "Go Go Go Joseph," or "Superstar." (They do sing the "Pie Jesu" from Lloyd Webber's requiem.) Not that this is a bad thing. The chorus sings with heart and style, and their backing of well-known soloists such as Lesley Garrett offers a haunting backdrop. Yes, it is ironic that the group sings "Another Suitcase In Another Hall," "Memory," "Close Every Door," "Tell Me on a Sunday," and "I Don't Know How To Love Him," which in dramatic context are some of the loneliest songs of the Lloyd Webber canon. But again, it's better to take these songs simply as lovely pieces of music, sung by the very pleasant vehicle of a choral ensemble. If you enjoy your local community chorale's spring pops concert, then you'll enjoy this too. --David Horiuchi

CD Reviews

"music of the night or any other time ~ The Choral Album"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 09/23/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Listening to this album will bring back moments from Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musicals. Silva America has released "The Choral Album", featuring some of the best cues from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoast, Tell Me On A Sunday, Jesus Christ Superstar, Requeim, Aspects of Love, Starlight Express and Sunset Boulevard ~ everyone a WINNER!Believe this is an essential recording to enjoy now and in the following years. Sample the incredibly beautiful, unique, uplifting and warm performances from the Crouch End Festival Chorus with David Temple (choir master), The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Paul Bateman (conductor), with the London Stage featuring Lesley Garrett, Tito Beltran, Sharon Campbell and Mary Carewe. Also enjoy The City of Prague Philharmonic featuring Robin Stapleton (conductor) performing "PIE JESUS", from Requiem is one of the many highlights of this classic release. The love, sadness, desperation of musical compositions that leave a lasting impression.Once again, hats off to James Fitzpatrick (producer) ~ just keeps grinding out culture for all the music collectors of the world. Music that pops into your head even when you're not looking. There's a certain amount of receptiveness that Silva brings to the forefront. If you keep listening to this album, the more and more you love it. Each cue is a great piece of music to have in your collection, this time all Choral works. You'll be glad that you added this one to your ever growing vast collection...gotta love it!Total Time: 56:54 on 15 Tracks ~ Silva America 6036 ~ (9/23/2003)"