Description: Additional Information from Movie Mars Product Description Includes previously unreleased bonus tracks. Music composed by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics written by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche and Dorothy Parker. Principal cast includes: Max Adrian (Dr. Pangloss); Barbara Cook (Cunegonde); Robert Rounseville (Candide); Irra Petina (Old Lady, Madame Sofronia). Originally released on OL (5180). Includes liner notes by Barbara Cook, Didier C. Deutsch. Lyricist: Richard Wilbur. Liner Note Authors: Didier C. Deutsch; Barbara Cook. Recording information: CBS 30th Street Studios (12/09/1956). Candide, as a musical/opera, has a highly complex history, having gone through multiple alterations since it first premiered in 1956 with a book by Lillian Hellman. In the 1974 version, the book was rewritten by Hugh Wheeler (as adapted from Voltaire and at the insistence of director Hal Prince) with added humor, ultimately saving it from being a complete disaster by some accounts. In any case, the music is by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Richard Wilbur -- although additional lyrics are contributed by John Latouche, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and John Wells. The 1956 version took itself too seriously, with Hellman attempting to make political statements with the admittedly sardonic Voltaire novelette. This recording is especially worthwhile in contrast to the far more publicized version written by Wheeler. For those who would prefer a more serious take on the musical, this recording is well done, and Bernstein's glorious score shines as usual. ~ Sarah Erlewine About Movie Mars All items are Brand New. We offer unbeatable prices, quick shipping times and a wide selection second to none. Purchases come with a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee (minus Shipping & Handling fees) on all unopened products. All items are from licensed Distributors. We do not deal with any Bootleg or Used items!
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Producer: Darcy M. Proper (Reissue), Didier C. Deutsch (Reissue), David Oppenheim, Goddard Lieberson
Release Year: 2012
Format: CD
Genre: Pop, Show Vocals, Pop Vocal
Run Time: 55 min.
Style: Show Vocals
Record Label: Masterworks Broadway
Artist: Leonard Bernstein/Original Broadway Cast, Robert Rounseville, Max Adrian, Barbara Cook
Release Title: Candide
