Original London Cast: Nightingale, CD

Nightingale is the only Operetta by Broadway composer, Charles Strouse; composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie. 

Charles Strouse, the composer of some of Broadways greatest hits (ANNIE, BYE BYE BIRDIE, APPLAUSE and GOLDEN BOY) wrote this charming musical for London. It is based on the childrens classic by Hans Christian Andersen, The Nightingale and The Emperor. One of the musical theatre most famous stars, Sarah Brightman sang the title role of The Nightingale.

This gentle and beautiful piece has appealed to both children and adults in many productions throughout the World since its premiere at The Lyric Theatre, London. This complete recording is of the Original London Cast of that production. It is being released for the first time on CD and has been digitally re-mastered. "A ravishing spectacle¦.a serious and touching piece of work that repays attention and, I would imagine, a second hearing¦." The Financial Times. "Mr.Strouse delivers an astute blend of oriental sonorities and jazz rhythms, solos that really relate to birdsong, and an operatically thrilling trio for the last act rescue¦." The Times "An unexpected joy¦.Peter James production sends them dancing into the street¦..easy flowing but not unadventurous music, alternating between a grave charm and straight-faced satire, is carried out to near perfection." The Stage.

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