Original Studio Cast: Song Of Norway, 2CD

When Song Of Norway, written by Robert Wright and George Forrest, was first premiered in 1944, it was an instant success. That such success should befall these two young writers, on their first outing on Broadway, is best articulated by Cole Porter who said of them "Song Of Norway will make you a million - be performed longer than you live - you need never write another show - and all on your first Broadway try. What great good luck!". Song Of Norway is based on the life and music of Edvard Grieg. Wright and Forrest went on to write the international hit Kismet and The Student Prince which are also released on Jay Records this month. That in recent years the writers are still enjoying international success with their musical Grand Hotel is a testimony to the evergreen appeal of their work. strongTRACK LISTING/strong DISC ONE 1 Prelude 2 The Legend 3 Nina Appears 4 Hill Of Dreams 5 Entracte No.1 6 Pillow Dance/Halling 7 Freddy And His Fiddle 8 Now 9 Strange Music 10 Midsummers Eve 11 A Song For Nina (Underscore) 12 March of the Trolgers (Name Drawing) 13 Hym Of Bethrothal 14 Finale: Underscore, "Now", "Strange Music", "Midsummers Eve" DISC TWO 1 Opening of Act Two (Entracte No. 2) 2 Bon Vivant 3 Three Loves 4 Rikaards Farewell 5 Reprise Of "Three Loves" 6 Entracte No. 3 7 Waltz Eternal 8 Solveigs Song 9 In The Hall Of The Mountain King 10 Anitras Dance 11 I Love You 12 At Christmas Time 13 Christmas Postlude 14 Final Scene And A Minor Concerto