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The arrangers of these Andrew Lloyd Webber works aspire to carry on the operatic tradition of Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner by transforming his vocal compositions into independent instrumental pieces. But the music's origin in theater and film is unmistakable, and the transitions between the tunes and sections are pretty bumpy. Phantasia combines material from both the stage and movie versions of The Phantom of the Opera in a double concerto which showcases a virtuoso violinist and cellist with brilliant cadenzas, runs, and soaring stratospheric flights. It also casts them as the play's protagonists in ardently passionate love duets. Although the cello part was written for the composer's brother, who plays it very well, Sarah Chang easily steals the show, especially in this technically and tonally stunning, all-out performance. The two soloists play with and off each other, projecting an infectious sense of sheer exuberant enjoyment. The Woman in White Suite conveys the spooky as well as the pastoral and passionate elements of Collins's gothic mystery story and features dances in various styles: straight and parodistic waltzes and tangos and jazzy rhythms. The composer's orchestrations are lush, veering between whispers and crashes, so keep a finger on the volume control. --Edith Eisler
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Finalement, A WORTHY RECORDING!!,
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Finally a recording that suits ALW's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! All these years it has been hindered by small Broadway orchestras, and is now dominated by the legendary London Symphony! It gives The Phantom of the Opera the sound it deserves with its broad sound and lower brass section which makes your speakers shake. To start off with the wonderful duet: a match made in heaven. What an amazing way of portraying Christine as a violin and the Phantom as a cello. The violin represents Christine's innocence as well her tone of a soprano, which makes it dramatic as well. The cello represents the Phantom as a dark, mysterious man who can become furious as well with its dark, clashing sounds. Not only that, the cello is a heavier in sound, which surrounds the delicate sound of the violin; just as the Phantom would do with Christine. From the bittersweet sounds in the beginning to The Music of Night, it is superb! The transistions from each unforgettable tune are Webber's renowned style. Even if the play didn't exist, I would still be happy, just listening to this recording. Although, the movie was a fiasco, it did lend some other tunes that are also enjoyable. Anyway, it is a must for all Phantom fans! Enjoy!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Terrific Interpertations Of ALW music,
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The wonder of this CD is that the two artists are able to use a violin and a cello to sound like vocal duets between Christine and the Phantom - the violin is Christine and the cello, the Phantom. The symphony orchestra gives the music a depth impossible with a theater orchestra. This is a don't miss for anyone who loves beautiful music.In addition there is a suite of "Woman in White" music. This score is not thrilling on the cast album, but on this recording, it is extremely beautiful. It restores ALW to the position of the master theatrical composer. This CD is a real treasure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Haunting and beautiful,
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A wonderful listen for any fan of Phantom or someone who just loves classical music. Jullian Lloyd Webber breathes new life into his brother's famous music, so even though the tune is familiar...it's like nothing you've ever heard before
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