Les Miserables Complete Symphonic Recording [BOX SET] [CAST RECORDING] [ENHANCED]

Claude-Michel Schoenberg (Composer), Martin Koch (Conductor), The Philharmonia Pit Orchestra (Orchestra), Aline Mowat (Performer), Anthony Warlow (Performer), Barry James (Performer), Becky Norman (Performer), Beverly Klein (Performer), Bruce Winant (Performer), Debbie Byrne (Performer), Deirdre Forrest (Performer), Don Gallagher (Performer), Gary Beach (Performer), Gary Morris (Performer), Gay Soper (Performer), Glyn Kerslake (Performer), Graham Gill (Performer), Ian Dring (Performer), Jackie Marks (Performer), James Francis Johnson (Performer), Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 2004)
• Original Release Date: June 1, 2004
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Cast Recording, Enhanced
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Red Ink
• ASIN: B0002E5L62
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,719 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Tribute to the Greatest Musical of All Time, December 24, 2005

By	Muscial Man "Joe" (PA) - See all my reviews

I love this recording of my all-time favorite musical. The orchestra really makes this recording soar, as I saw the show on tour with a smaller one. The entire recording, for the most part, sounds terrific. Gary Morris is not my favorite Valjean, but he makes "Bring Him Home" his own in a wonderful way. Philip Quast is unbeatable as Javert, as are Michael Ball and Anthony Warlow in their roles as Marius and Enjorlas (Michael Ball is so my hero!!!). My only complaint with this recording is the version of "A Little Fall of Rain". Eponine's voice, which is awesome throughout the whole recording, is AWFUL during this song, and it really ruins the song. Other than that, a wonderful recording!

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The GREATEST MUSICAL of ALL TIME!, August 2, 2007

By	Gregory E. Foster "operabruin" (Portland, ME, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first became acquainted with this wonderful work before it was known of here in the USA through a copy I had ordered from England. Then, with the US Broadway production, the OBC release was added to my collection. Then, this one, and later, the dream cast version, and then the 10th anniversary edition. So, I have listened to a "few" versions of the work. I love them all. I love this one, perhaps, the most. I am heavily into opera and classical music, so I guess it is sort of natural that I would be drawn to the presentation of this great work with a complete orchestra behind it.

I feel that it is necessary, however, to own three versions of this wonderful musical play. First, the Original, London production. Second, the Original Broadway Edition, and lastly, This, the Symphonic Edition. They all three have their place, and, indeed, are all different, each begging for space on your shelves for very good reason.

If you are a purist, and can only have one, then, it must be the Original London Cast...period, end of discussion. But, if you are like me, and require different interpretations, etc., you will simply fall in love with all three of these recommended recordings.

When I state above that this is the greatest musical piece of theater ever, I certainly do, truly, believe this. Of all the dozens of plays I have seen on Broadway, of the hundreds I have listened to on LP and disc, watched on tape, LaserDics, and DVD, etc., NOTHING has EVER reached the Stratospheric Heights of this work. The only possible exception would be "Man of LaMancha" with Alan Jones, waaaay back, when I was a young man. It was my first Broadway Show, and this may be why I hold it so highly in my heart. (Everything gets held up to it for comparison, and most do not make the cut!)

Again, I urge you to add this recording to your collection...you will love it dearly. ~operabruin

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best musical ever, March 22, 2005

By	mountainmom (Tooele, UT) - See all my reviews

I first fell in love with Les Miserables when I was high school, after I heard the song "On My Own." I have gone through probably 5 cassettes and CD's by now in one version or another. I enjoy this musical so much I think I don't have a strong preference for which version I am listening to, other than this recording doesn't leave out anything, so it is the one I prefer. For those who really love this musical, this recording is worth getting!