Cinderella: Songs from the Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation) [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [SOUNDTRACK]

Rodgers & Hammerstein (Composer), Jerry / David, Mack / Hoffman, Al Livingston (Composer), Sergey Prokofiev (Composer), Richard Rodgers (Composer), Richard M. / Sherman, Robert B. Sherman (Composer), Sherrin (Composer), David Siegel (Composer), Stephen Sondheim (Composer), Alet Oury (Performer), Christa Moore (Performer), Christiane Noll (Performer), David Rodgers (Performer), Farah Alvin (Performer), Guy Haines (Performer), Jason Graae (Performer), Jennifer Piech (Performer), Jonathan Freeman (Performer), Kristine Fraelich (Performer), Pamela Winslow (Performer), Susan Egan (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Alet Oury, Christa Moore, Christiane Noll, David Rodgers, Farah Alvin, et al.
• Composer: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerry / David, Mack / Hoffman, Al Livingston, Sergey Prokofiev, Richard Rodgers, Richard M. / Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, et al.
• Audio CD (June 12, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00005KBB1
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,216 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Glass Slipper Fits!, April 21, 2001

By	Cathlyn Thomas (Salisbury, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation) (Audio CD)

This is an excellent compilation of songs that express the longings, fears and exuberance of the Cinderella story. Rather than just relying of the romantic side of the myth, producer Bruce Kimmel adds depth to the story by including songs from The Slipper and The Rose and Sondheim's Into the Woods as well as the Disney and Roger & Hammerstein Cinderella versions.

When Susan Egan plans her strategy in "Promise Him Anything" and Pamela Winslow expresses her fear in "On the Steps of the Palace," the listener becomes aware of Cinderella's human side. Likewise, when Christa Moore shares her fantasy world "In My Own Corner" and Christina Noll expresses her thrill of her dream coming true in "Impossible/Suddenly It Happens," the listener is reminded of the powerful message of Cinderella's theme: dreams DO come true.

Fortunately, the compilation does not exclude humor as well. "The Stepsister's Lament" by Farah Alvin and Alet Oury is hilariously poignant; the lyrics "Why would a fellow want a girl like her? A frail and frocky beauty!" could be the alltime wallflowers' lament. And Jonathan Freeman's "What Has Love Got to Do with Getting Married?" is a droll piece of practical cynicism to his Prince son. (The song reminds me of the film Moonstruck. When Olympia DuKakis asks her daughter Cher, "Do you love him?" When Cher answered affirmatively, her mother muttered, "That's bad.")

Also, the musical bridges add to the suspense of the Cinderella story. "Midnight", "The Ball," and "If The Shoe Fits" from Prokofiev's ballet are beautifully orchestrated and remind the listener that the Cinderella myth is adaptable for many forms of entertainment.

I was a little disappointed that "So This is Love" and "The Work Song" was not included, but I guess I'm partial to the Disney version. The 1950 cartoon was my first introduction to Cinderella, and to my delight, my nephew enjoyed it as well thirty years later.

Nevertheless, this CD shows the timeless appeal of the Cinderella myth. Its beauty, humor and suspense is contained here in this magnificent collection.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabuloso!!!! A must have!!!!, August 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation) (Audio CD)

This is an AWESOME cd. It has songs from the original Rodgers and Hammerstein version, the Disney version, and Into the Woods. This is a faboulos collection of songs. Definetly buy it. NOW!!!!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to when I believed in fairy tales...., September 30, 2002

By	Betti Trapp (Riyadh Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews

If you could, just for a moment, return to the days when fairy godmothers were real, when you really could turn four white mice into four white horses - then just buy this CD for a few smiles, a lot of memories, and the original Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes. This CD took me way back to when magic was there, and now it makes me wonder, everytime I listen to it, if maybe the magic isn't still there? Maybe I should just call on my fairy godmother..... A true heirloom of a CD.