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| Brigadoon (1991 London Studio Cast) | 
 enlarge | Artists: John Mcglinn, Alan Jay Lerner, Brent Barrett, John Mark Ainsley, Rebecca Luker, Donald Maxwell, Judy Kaye, Frederick Loewe
Creators: Ambrosian Chorus, Frank Middlemass
Label: Angel Records
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 40524
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 54481
UPC: 077775448122
EAN: 0077775448122
ASIN: B000002SK0
Release Date: October 20, 1992
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Condition: Complete. CD has a lot of wear but should play fine. The name ADLER has been written with a sharpie on the CD and back of jewel case.
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | Once in the Highlands | | • | Act 1 | | • | Vendors Calls | | • | Waitin' for My Deare | | • | I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean | | • | Dance | | • | The Heather on the Hill | | • | The Love of My Life | | • | Jeannie's Packin' Up | | • | Come to Me, Bend Me | | • | Dance | | • | Almost Like Being in Love | | • | Entrance of the Clans | | • | Wedding Ceremony | | • | The Wedding Dance | | • | Sword Dance | | • | The Chase | | • | There But for You I Go | | • | Glen Scene Opening | | • | Dance | | • | Funeral Dance | | • | From This Day On | | • | Change of Scene | | • | Scene 5 |
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Amazon.com
Lerner and Loewe's classic Brigadoon shines in this 1991 studio recording led by celebrated conductor John McGlinn three years after his stunning reconstruction of Show Boat. Broadway stars Brent Barrett (Chicago) and Rebecca Luker (revivals of The Music Man and The Sound of Music) star in this fairy tale about the Scottish village that appears for one day each century. Favorite songs include "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean," the gently lilting "Heather on the Hill," "Come to Me, Bend to Me," the standard "Almost Like Being in Love," the comic "Love of My Life," and the yearning "There But for You Go I," and the 79-minute running time allows for plenty of dance music and underscored dialogue. The booklet includes an essay on the show, an interview with the original director, a detailed synopsis, and lyrics, dialogue, and even stage directions from the original 1947 production. Brigadoon doesn't get much better than this. --David Horiuchi
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Magical recording for a magical musical October 17, 2002
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have always loved Brigadoon, and it seems that its message is an important one right now... here cynicism and "sophistication" almost destroy a man's life. In a jaded world, this is a revelation! For novices coming to the music for the first time, I would recommend starting with this recording. While important, the sound of the original cast recording from the 40s is dated, several great songs are cut, and others are edited to make them less risque. The movie soundtrack again freely edited, re-arranged, and cut music to turn make it into a dance show for the leads. This is a complete recording, in great sound. But not only that, all the singers are astounding. Listening to it you get a full dramatic experience, with laugh-out-loud comedy, nostalga, overflowing love and touching tragedy. "From this day on" is devestating. There are a number of classic American musicals out there -- thank God this team lavished their attention on "Brigadoon"!
A Most Magical Brigadoon April 21, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
It would be difficult to conceive of a more perfect rendition of this classic show than the one presented on this phenomenal 1991 studio cast recording. Lerner and Loewe's "Brigadoon," often overshadowed by its creators' more well-known shows including "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot," is quite simply a treasure. The story is mythical, magical, and magnificent. The score is a soaring and diverse collection of up-tempo plot-driven songs, musical comedy, and emotional ballads. On this recording, this superb material is treated with the reverence it deserves by a vocally- and dramatically-gifted cast. Brent Barrett, who sings the role of Tommy Albright, is perhaps one of the finest male vocalists of his day. His resonant, commanding, yet sweet tenor voice caresses each note he sings. Rebecca Luker is similarly in fine voice playing the role of Fiona MacLaren. Her Scottish accent is full of whimsy and her portrayal of this enchanting character exceptional. Judy Kaye, who portrays Meg Brockie, defines the word "ham" in her enthralling numbers "The Love of My Life" and "My Mother's Weddin' Day." She is irresistible in the role. The fabulous orchestrations and sublime ensemble performances combine to make this an essential addition to any fan of the theater.
Exciting, energetic beautiful rendition. June 25, 1998
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This recording provides for the first time the entire score of the musical complete with dance and incidental music. The cast is superb. Their youthful expression captures the romanticism of the musical in a way rarely done for a Broadway musical without sacrificing the crisp straightforward presentation. It is the best recording of the work I have heard.
 An almost definitive recording of a great work September 22, 1999
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
BRIGADOON finds on this CD a respectful, very thorough treatment. About the score, itself, little need be said other than "They do NOT write them like this anymore", more is the pity. The only problem with this recording is that it lacks any real chemistry, something that all "studio" casts have to battle. On the 1947 RCA Original, though the wonderful score's selectively recorded, the duets sound heartfelt, and there is a freshness with the material which only comes with a show being brand new. As well, Brent Barrett on the new recording has an edge to his voice which some listeners will find unattractive. Compared to the lyric warmth of David Brooks on the Original, he seems almost perfunctory. Still, the virtues of a complete version of a great score are indisputable, but do buy the Original Cast Recording first...
Vocally, musically, dramatically the definitive recording July 28, 1998
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
McGlinn has created the finest and most complete recording of the classic musical fantasy ever made. Original orchestrations, including the extended dance numbers, superb acting and singing and a reverent, magical approach make this the only totally successful recording of the work. Buy this one!
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