Brigadoon (1991 London Studio Cast) [Cast Recording]

John McGlinn (Artist), Alan Jay Lerner (Artist), Brent Barrett (Artist), John Mark Ainsley (Artist), Rebecca Luker (Artist), Donald Maxwell (Artist), Judy Kaye (Artist), Frederick Loewe (Artist), Ambrosian Chorus (Performer), Frank Middlemass (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Ambrosian Chorus, Frank Middlemass
• Audio CD (October 20, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B000002SK0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,473 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #38 in Music > Broadway & Vocalists > Musicals > Classic Musicals

Track Listings

1. Overture - John McGlinn

2. Once in the Highlands

3. Act 1

4. Vendors Calls

5. Waitin' for My Deare

6. I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean

7. Dance

8. The Heather on the Hill

9. The Love of My Life

10. Jeannie's Packin' Up

11. Come to Me, Bend Me

12. Dance

13. Almost Like Being in Love

14. Entrance of the Clans

15. Wedding Ceremony

16. The Wedding Dance

17. Sword Dance / End of Act One

18. The Chase

19. There But for You I Go

20. Glen Scene Opening

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Lerner and Loewe's classic Brigadoon shines in this 1991 studio recording led by celebrated conductor John McGlinn three years after his stunning reconstruction of Show Boat. Broadway stars Brent Barrett (Chicago) and Rebecca Luker (revivals of The Music Man and The Sound of Music) star in this fairy tale about the Scottish village that appears for one day each century. Favorite songs include "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean," the gently lilting "Heather on the Hill," "Come to Me, Bend to Me," the standard "Almost Like Being in Love," the comic "Love of My Life," and the yearning "There But for You Go I," and the 79-minute running time allows for plenty of dance music and underscored dialogue. The booklet includes an essay on the show, an interview with the original director, a detailed synopsis, and lyrics, dialogue, and even stage directions from the original 1947 production. Brigadoon doesn't get much better than this. --David Horiuchi

Product Description

First, John McGlinn worked his magic on Show Boat . Then, he drew raves reviving this Lerner-and-Loewe classic. Brent Barrett and Rebecca Luker star; this 79-minute CD adds dialogue and incidental music to Almost Like Being in Love; From This Day On; There But for You Go I , and more!

Customer Reviews

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical recording for a magical musical, October 16, 2002

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Scott Chamberlain "Historian and archaeologist" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brigadoon (1991 London Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I have always loved Brigadoon, and it seems that its message is an important one right now... here cynicism and "sophistication" almost destroy a man's life. In a jaded world, this is a revelation! For novices coming to the music for the first time, I would recommend starting with this recording. While important, the sound of the original cast recording from the 40s is dated, several great songs are cut, and others are edited to make them less risque. The movie soundtrack again freely edited, re-arranged, and cut music to turn make it into a dance show for the leads. This is a complete recording, in great sound. But not only that, all the singers are astounding. Listening to it you get a full dramatic experience, with laugh-out-loud comedy, nostalga, overflowing love and touching tragedy. "From this day on" is devestating. There are a number of classic American musicals out there -- thank God this team lavished their attention on "Brigadoon"!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Most Magical Brigadoon, April 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Brigadoon (1991 London Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

It would be difficult to conceive of a more perfect rendition of this classic show than the one presented on this phenomenal 1991 studio cast recording. Lerner and Loewe's "Brigadoon," often overshadowed by its creators' more well-known shows including "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot," is quite simply a treasure. The story is mythical, magical, and magnificent. The score is a soaring and diverse collection of up-tempo plot-driven songs, musical comedy, and emotional ballads. On this recording, this superb material is treated with the reverence it deserves by a vocally- and dramatically-gifted cast. Brent Barrett, who sings the role of Tommy Albright, is perhaps one of the finest male vocalists of his day. His resonant, commanding, yet sweet tenor voice caresses each note he sings. Rebecca Luker is similarly in fine voice playing the role of Fiona MacLaren. Her Scottish accent is full of whimsy and her portrayal of this enchanting character exceptional. Judy Kaye, who portrays Meg Brockie, defines the word "ham" in her enthralling numbers "The Love of My Life" and "My Mother's Weddin' Day." She is irresistible in the role. The fabulous orchestrations and sublime ensemble performances combine to make this an essential addition to any fan of the theater.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, energetic beautiful rendition., June 25, 1998

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This review is from: Brigadoon (1991 London Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

This recording provides for the first time the entire score of the musical complete with dance and incidental music. The cast is superb. Their youthful expression captures the romanticism of the musical in a way rarely done for a Broadway musical without sacrificing the crisp straightforward presentation. It is the best recording of the work I have heard.