Les Miserables [Original London Cast] Original London Cast

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  • Release Date: 06/01/2004
  • Original Release: 1985
  • Sales Rank: 578
  • Label: FIRST NIGHT (RED)
  • UPC: 766927336225

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Les Miserables [Original London Cast]

Disc 1
1LISTENPrologue. Work Song 3:22
2LISTENPrologue. Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven 1:44
3LISTENPrologue. What Have I Done? 3:17
4LISTENAt the End of the Day 4:41
5LISTENI Dreamed a Dream 4:29
6LISTENLovely Ladies 4:09
7LISTENFantine's Death. Who Am I? 2:49
8LISTENFantine's Death. Come to Me 3:44
9LISTENFantine's Death. Confrontation 2:50
10LISTENCastle on a Cloud 1:34
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Disc 2
1LISTENLove Montage. I Saw Him Once/In My Life/A Heart Full of Love 5:16
2LISTENPlumet Attack 1:57
3LISTENOne Day More 3:35
4LISTENOn My Own 3:59
5LISTENThe Attack 0:53
6LISTENA Little Fall of Rain 3:20
7LISTENDrink with Me 2:20
8LISTENBring Him Home 2:53
9LISTENDog Eats Dog 1:54
10LISTENJavert's Suicide: Soliloquy 3:38
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Editorial Reviews

Originally conceived as a simple recording production, Les Miserables evolved quickly into one of the premiere theatre events of the 1980s. Theatrically on par with Phantom of the Opera, Les Miz is drawn from the Victor Hugo novel of the same name. The story chronicles the life of Jean Valjean, a simple Frenchman who was 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, Valjean 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 theatre 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." The original London cast recording is considered by many to be superior to various other releases of Les Miz, including the Broadway cast. Colm Wilkinson and Frances Ruffelle originate here the roles they played in the Broadway cast, joined by Patti LuPone and Michael Ball. An important addition to a collection for those who want a nearly complete version but who don't need the full symphonic version. Sarah Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Great musicalby Anonymous

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July 18, 2009: Classic musical. Outstanding vocal performances.

A must have for all collectors of theatre soundtracksby 2BorJTG

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June 13, 2009: This is a "must have" for anyone looking to collect soundtracks of Broadway/West End musicals. Its importance in a collection is pretty much summed up by the fact that Les Mis is the longest running musical in London's West End (24 years and counting). The original cast recording of the West End show is by far my favorite! Even though, some of the original London cast also performed on Broadway in New York's production of Les Mis, there is just something that makes the West End soundtrack extra special. It may just be that I am a huge fan of Frances Ruffelle and Colm Wilkinson. Even though they were part of the original New York cast as well, and with much success I may add, there is just something about their first London performance that really hits deep within me.


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