Opening Doors

Doug Labrecque (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 12, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B0007XBLZI
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,768 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Something's Coming (West Side Story)

2. Begin the Beguine (Jublilee)

3. Why Do I Love You? (Show Boat) with Christiane Noll

4. Music of the Night (The Phantom of the Opera)

5. I Talk to the Trees (Paint Your Wagon)

6. Too Many Tomorrows (Sweet Charity)

7. Almost Like Being in Love (Brigadoon) with Jan Horvath

8. Her Face (Carnival)

9. Mr. Cellophane (Chicago)

10. Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)

11. Luck Be a Lady (Guys and Dolls) with men

12. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables (Les Miserables)

13. The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom of the Opera) with Christiane Noll

14. The Prayer (Quest for Camelot)

Editorial Reviews

A Broadway star sings hits songs from Broadway shows! Doug LaBrecque is a tenor with a clarity of voice that’s easy on the ear. LaBrecque is a favorite with audiences of symphonic concerts across the country. He has thrilled theatre audiences as The Phantom and Raoul in the Harold Prince production of The Phantom of the Opera. In addition, LaBrecque has starred on Broadway in Showboat, Oscar Hammerstein’s 100th Birthday Celebration and Les Miserables. Regionally, he has performed leading roles in Candide, A Chorus Line, Man of La Mancha and many more.

Backed by a full symphonic orchestra he is joined by special guests Christiane Noll and Jan Hovarth.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great cd., April 17, 2005

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C. Shipley "phantomsb5" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opening Doors (Audio CD)

I discovered Doug when I bought the Bravo Broadway series and was delighted with his rendition of Music of the Night. So when his first solo cd came out the other day I bought it and it was very good. He makes each song his and adds realiasm to all of the tracks. Before the cd came out I was not sure about songs like Mr. Cellophane, but he pulled them off well. The only problem I had with the cd was Christiane Noll. Don't get me wrong I love her voice and was excited to hear her sing the title song of Phantom of the Opera, but she fell a little short. Her voice is just not suited for that song. But this cd still deserves 5 stars for LaBrecque's stellar performance.

5.0 out of 5 stars Broadway Doesn't Get Better, March 12, 2010

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Music Is Everything "Music Is Everything" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opening Doors (Audio CD)

Doug Labrecque has a long and distinguished Broadway career that has evolved into a constant string of engagements with pops orchestras around the world. Let's face it, folks: Modern recording technology can make anyone sound good on CD, but the real artists are the ones who can make it happen "live." I've worked with Doug more times than I can count, and I'm constantly amazed at the lyricism, depth, and craft that he brings to every performance. His voice is so free and clear, and every phrase--every note!--sounds as though it were shaped with the utmost care. To top it all off, Doug is always kind, generous, and professional. This CD is a fine showcase of a rare talent, with beautiful arrangements and orchestrations, well-recorded, and a true personal statement from a fine artst. Enjoy.