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| 1. A Little Night Music; Overture and Night Waltz (Benjamin Rayson, Teri Ralston, Barbara Lang, Gene Varrone, Beth Fowler) |
| 2. A Little Night Music; Now - Later - Soon (Len Cariou, Mark Lambert, Victoria Mallory) |
| 3. A Little Night Music; The Glamorous Life (Judy Kahan, Glynis Johns, Hermione Gingold, Teri Ralston, Beth Fowler, Barbara Lang, Benjamin Rayson, Gene Varrone) |
| 4. A Little Night Music; Remember? (Benjamin Rayson, Teri Ralston, Beth Fowler, Gene Varrone, Barbara Lang) |
| 5. A Little Night Music; You Must Meet My Wife (Glynis Johns, Len Cariou) |
| 6. A Little Night Music; Liaisons (Hermione Gingold) |
| 7. A Little Night Music; In Praise of Women (Laurence Guittard) |
| 8. A Little Night Music; Every Day A Little Death (Patricia Elliott, Victoria Mallory) |
| 9. A Little Night Music; A Weekend in the Country (Company) |
| 10. A Little Night Music; The Sun Won't Set (Night Waltz I) (Barbara Lang, Beth Fowler, Teri Ralston, Benjamin Rayson, Gene Varrone) |
| 11. A Little Night Music; The Sun Sits Low (Night Waltz II)* (Teri Ralston, Gene Varrone, Benjamin Rayson, Beth Fowler, Barbara Lang) (Album Version) |
| 12. A Little Night Music; It Would Have Been Wonderful (Len Cariou, Laurence Guittard) |
| 13. A Little Night Music; Perpetual Anticipation (Teri Ralston, Beth Fowler, Barbara Lang) |
| 14. A Little Night Music; Send In The Clowns (Glynis Johns) |
| 15. A Little Night Music; The Miller's Son (D. Jamin-Bartlett) |
| 16. A Little Night Music; Finale: Send in the Clowns (Glynis Johns, Len Cariou) |
| 17. A Little Night Music; The Glamorous Life** (Elaine Tomkinson) |
Editorial Reviews
Sondheim stole Manhattan's heart with this 1973 romantic comedy. Along with Send in the Clowns , this reissue features the previously unreleased Night Waltz II and one bonus track: The Glamorous Life .
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
This is a re-release by Sony of the glorious 1998 remaster which offers even better sound (and longer takes of some of the songs) than the previous issues on the Columbia label (Lp and CD.) (Note: It is the same remaster, and nothing new has been added content-wise.)
In reviewing the previous edition I commented:
"The original cast has never been bettered in any subsequent recording and the lush sound that producers Goddard Lieberson and Thomas Shepherd achieved always sounded fine on LP but here it has been polished like a fine jewel.
The original LP edition came with a booklet containing all the lyrics and, sadly, neither CD release includes a reprint. The diction of the cast, however, is so good that a libretto isn't really needed.
While Glynis John's touchingly acted take on "Send in the Clowns" remains one of the album's high points there are many others: "The Miller's Song" (with that deathless Sondheim lyric "It's a very short road from the pinch and punch to the paunch and the pouch and the pension..."); Charlotte and Anne's duet "Ev'ry Day A Little Death"; The jealous dragoon's soliloquy "In Praise of Women" and, best of all, the concerted first act finale "A Weekend in the Country."
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC is a cast album you will enjoy more with each repeat listening."
Nothing has changed, and this recording is essential for any Broadway musical collection. One item I neglected to mention is the bonus track: Elaine Tomkinson's recording of a different version of "The Glamorous Life" written for the 1977 film version. The movie soundtrack album has not been re-released on CD (and good luck in finding a decent LP copy) and even though this version of the song has no place in the stage version, it is a treat to hear it. (That said, I wish they had included the movie version's "Night Waltz" featuring Sondheim's lyrics including the line "And love is a lecture on how to correct your mistakes.")
The new edition on the Masterworks Broadway label is packaged in an "eco-friendly" cardboard sleeve. Although these packages may be slightly better for the planet, they don't stand up to the handling nearly as well. The case will wear out long before the CD ever does. I'll stick with my original pressing, but I give Sony credit for keeping these titles actively available for the next generation of Broadway fans.
How does this NIGHT MUSIC compare with subsequent recordings? I have always found it preferable to the 1975 London cast with Jean Simmons A Little Night Music (1975 Original London Cast) and the well-recorded Ter/Jay studio cast version Little Night Music.
The 2009 Broadway revival has been recorded and released in a beautiful 2 CD package by PS Classics.
A Little Night Music. This is the most complete recording of the score but the orchestra has been downsized considerable and the cast is a little more variable.
The true rarity among NIGHT MUSIC cast albums is the 1996 London revival starring Judi Dench. It as issued on a small label called Tring which has long since vanished and the recording contracts prevented it from being released outside of the U.K. It is well worth a hunt, but bring plenty of cash or be prepared to settle for a CD-R copy.
In reviewing the previous edition I commented:
"The original cast has never been bettered in any subsequent recording and the lush sound that producers Goddard Lieberson and Thomas Shepherd achieved always sounded fine on LP but here it has been polished like a fine jewel.
The original LP edition came with a booklet containing all the lyrics and, sadly, neither CD release includes a reprint. The diction of the cast, however, is so good that a libretto isn't really needed.
While Glynis John's touchingly acted take on "Send in the Clowns" remains one of the album's high points there are many others: "The Miller's Song" (with that deathless Sondheim lyric "It's a very short road from the pinch and punch to the paunch and the pouch and the pension..."); Charlotte and Anne's duet "Ev'ry Day A Little Death"; The jealous dragoon's soliloquy "In Praise of Women" and, best of all, the concerted first act finale "A Weekend in the Country."
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC is a cast album you will enjoy more with each repeat listening."
Nothing has changed, and this recording is essential for any Broadway musical collection. One item I neglected to mention is the bonus track: Elaine Tomkinson's recording of a different version of "The Glamorous Life" written for the 1977 film version. The movie soundtrack album has not been re-released on CD (and good luck in finding a decent LP copy) and even though this version of the song has no place in the stage version, it is a treat to hear it. (That said, I wish they had included the movie version's "Night Waltz" featuring Sondheim's lyrics including the line "And love is a lecture on how to correct your mistakes.")
The new edition on the Masterworks Broadway label is packaged in an "eco-friendly" cardboard sleeve. Although these packages may be slightly better for the planet, they don't stand up to the handling nearly as well. The case will wear out long before the CD ever does. I'll stick with my original pressing, but I give Sony credit for keeping these titles actively available for the next generation of Broadway fans.
How does this NIGHT MUSIC compare with subsequent recordings? I have always found it preferable to the 1975 London cast with Jean Simmons A Little Night Music (1975 Original London Cast) and the well-recorded Ter/Jay studio cast version Little Night Music.
The 2009 Broadway revival has been recorded and released in a beautiful 2 CD package by PS Classics.
A Little Night Music. This is the most complete recording of the score but the orchestra has been downsized considerable and the cast is a little more variable.
The true rarity among NIGHT MUSIC cast albums is the 1996 London revival starring Judi Dench. It as issued on a small label called Tring which has long since vanished and the recording contracts prevented it from being released outside of the U.K. It is well worth a hunt, but bring plenty of cash or be prepared to settle for a CD-R copy.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
It is so nice to hear the original cast recording of "A Little Night Music".
All of the cast was wonderful, and if only a DVD had been made of the show
while playing on stage. I'm a huge fan of Stephen Sondheim's work and the
original cast recording is "the best". Too bad the film made of this show
didn't include all of the original cast. I highly recommend the CD.
All of the cast was wonderful, and if only a DVD had been made of the show
while playing on stage. I'm a huge fan of Stephen Sondheim's work and the
original cast recording is "the best". Too bad the film made of this show
didn't include all of the original cast. I highly recommend the CD.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC has never been in better hands than with the original Broadway cast headed by Glynis Johns and Len Cariou. This is the same disc and contents as the previous 1999 Broadway Masterworks edition but in a new cardboard "eco-pack" sleeve.
Sondheim's most intricate and beguiling waltz-time score is sung with passion, wit and care with this superb cast. The score, which includes such timeless Broadway standards as "The Miller's Son", "Liaisons", "The Glamorous Life" and "Every Day a Little Death" (to say nothing of "Send in the Clowns"), is simply dud-free and heavenly.
Although, I do prefer the original London cast's Petra (Diane Langton) to her Broadway counterpart (D. Jamin Bartlett). "The Miller's Son" is full of intricate wordplay, and requires a snappy, crisp delivery. Langton brings down the house in her rendition, wheras Bartlett sounds too laid-back and relaxed in what is a frenzied, frenetic display of emotion (not unlike "Getting Married Today" from COMPANY).
Glynis Johns remains the consummate Desiree, and there will never be a more alternately dashing and nervous suitor than Len Cariou as Fredrik. Hermione Gingold plays a beautifully-realized Madame Armfeldt with her humorous "Liaisons".
Sondheim's most intricate and beguiling waltz-time score is sung with passion, wit and care with this superb cast. The score, which includes such timeless Broadway standards as "The Miller's Son", "Liaisons", "The Glamorous Life" and "Every Day a Little Death" (to say nothing of "Send in the Clowns"), is simply dud-free and heavenly.
Although, I do prefer the original London cast's Petra (Diane Langton) to her Broadway counterpart (D. Jamin Bartlett). "The Miller's Son" is full of intricate wordplay, and requires a snappy, crisp delivery. Langton brings down the house in her rendition, wheras Bartlett sounds too laid-back and relaxed in what is a frenzied, frenetic display of emotion (not unlike "Getting Married Today" from COMPANY).
Glynis Johns remains the consummate Desiree, and there will never be a more alternately dashing and nervous suitor than Len Cariou as Fredrik. Hermione Gingold plays a beautifully-realized Madame Armfeldt with her humorous "Liaisons".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Night Music Broadway Cast Recording CD
Sondheim- No one does it better. Here is the magnificent and perfect music of the genius of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music"- for fans of Sondheim, this CD equals pure... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alicia T. Peklo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Night Music
A wonderful production of "A Little Night Music"
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Of course, ordering through Amazon takes forever to arrive.
Published 22 months ago by Elizabeth R. Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five star CD
My favorite Sondheim musical gives me enjoyment every time I listen to this CD. A Weekend in the Country makes me laugh and Every Day A Little Death makes me cry.
Published 23 months ago by Helen F. Glazer
5.0 out of 5 stars
l n m
Excellent! Lovely music and so fun to hear the original from Broadway. Would love to see this show!!!
Published on January 2, 2011 by jes
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Night Music
Wonderful. Thanks. I had one copy sent to me and one sent to my mother. They both arrived before schedule and are in excellent shape. Thank you.
Published on October 13, 2010 by bobbi
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best recordings ever
First of all, NIGHT MUSIC is a superb show. At the time, its creators worried that it might be a little bland, but its lyricism, wit, and rueful observations on the meaning of love... Read more
Published on September 28, 2010 by Daniel F. Pinkerton
1.0 out of 5 stars
like everything by Sondheim, these songs stink
Heard an incipient starlet on a talk show long ago after someone "sang" "Anyone Can Whistle" coo that Sondheim was "a genius". Read more
Published on April 20, 2010 by Joseph Hart
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