Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert Original London Cast

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  • Release Date: 06/01/2004
  • Original Release: 1996
  • Sales Rank: 15,701
  • Label: FIRST NIGHT (RED)
  • UPC: 766927332623

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Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert

Disc 1
1LISTENPrologue 4:06
2LISTENOn Parole/The Bishop 5:15
3LISTENValjean's Soliloquy 3:39
4LISTENAt the End of the Day 4:37
5LISTENI Dreamed a Dream 4:38
6LISTENLovely Ladies 2:08
7LISTENFantine's Arrest 3:53
8LISTENThe Runaway Cart 1:50
9LISTENWho Am I? - The Trial 3:11
10LISTENFantine's Death 3:44
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Disc 2
1LISTENThe Attack on Rue Plumet 3:21
2LISTENOne Day More! 4:16
3LISTENBuilding the Barricade/On My Own 4:38
4LISTENBack at the Barricade 2:33
5LISTENJavert's Arrival/Little People 1:59
6LISTENA Little Fall of Rain 3:48
7LISTENNight of Anguish 1:34
8LISTENFirst Attack 1:57
9LISTENDrink with Me 4:31
10LISTENBring Him Home 3:36
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Editorial Reviews

Originally conceived as a simple recording production, Les Miserables evolved quickly into one of the premiere theater events of the 1980s. Theatrically on par with Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis is drawn from the Victor Hugo novel of the same name. The story chronicles the life of Jean Valjean, a simple Frenchman arrested as a youth for stealing a loaf of bread. After serving five years for that crime, as well as an additional 14 for attempted escape, Valjean is released on parole. Upon changing his name and eluding his parole officer, he becomes the surrogate father of a young girl and a Mayor as the French Revolution sets in. As the war rages, he finds that he cannot change the man he is. Les Miserables is typical of theater in the '80s, with extravagant effects and large, full-cast numbers. The beautiful score is full of emotion and humor, including such memorable and noteworthy songs as "Look Down," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "Bring Him Home," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," and the ubiquitous "On My Own." In 1995, a tenth anniversary concert was performed at Royal Albert Hall, combining members of the original cast, including Colm Wilkinson and Michael Ball, as well as Lea Salonga (the original Kim from Miss Saigon). Fully enjoyable, it may not be the best compilation of the music available, but it is definitely a worthwhile listen. Sarah Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Not quite the best for my money....by Anonymous

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May 21, 2008: OK--for just about everyone on the planet who likes Les Mis, or even thinks they like Les Mis, this is the recording to own. The cast is truly outstanding. Colm Wilkinson is in splended voice for Valjean as is Philip Quast as Javert. Ruthie Henshall (HOTTIE!!!) puts on a how-to-be-a-great-singing-actor clinic and Lea Salonga is simply the most finely sung Eponine on record. My only problem with this particular incarnation of the show is that Anthony Warlow is NOT singing Enjolras. The music with the students is BY FAR the most interesting in the show and much is cut. The singing from the boys is leaps and bounds better on the CSR. Warlow was battling cancer at the time this was made and it is a shame he was not well. Michael Maguire is mainly fine, until he sings above E. Then his voice gets tremendously nasal and lacks the power and richness of Warlow's tone. Enjolras needs to inspire with his voice alone, and Maguire simply does not....but, Lord! is he handsome!! Michael Ball chews the musical scenery throughout (as is his trademark), but makes some wonderful noise. Judy Kuhn is a bland Cosette, but sounds nice--Rebecca Caine is better. The orchestra is top-notch and the recorded sound is flawless, right down to the musket misfire during "Castle on a Cloud." All in all, this is a tremendous recording and a great one to own. But if you want the whole shmear, get the CSR and listen to the student music...you don't know what you're missing!

the best of the bestby Anonymous

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April 02, 2008: i've seen les mis live before, but it just doesn't compare to the dream cast version. the people they picked to portray the characters are AMAZING, and i can't imagine them played by anyone else now. the voices of the actors and actresses are simply angelic.


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