The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Amahl and The Night Visitors - Remastered CD
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Jay Records
CAT No
CDJAY1449
Perennial favourite Classic Childrens Opera by Gian-Carlo Menotti.
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£12.99
Description
This is the only stereo as well as being a digital recording currently available of the beloved classic Childrens Opera, Amahl And The Night Visitors. The only other version available is the old 1950 TV soundtrack Mono recording. This recording is authenticated by the fact that it was recorded in the presence of the composer, Gian-Carlo Menotti with the cast and orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden from a production directed by him. Child sensation, James Rainbird sings the role of Amahl and American Soprano star, Lorna Haywood sings his mother.
They are supported by British Opera stars, John Dobson, Donald Maxwell and Curtis Watson as well as the chorus and orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Amahl is the touching and charming story of a poor crippled boy who met with the three wise men and followed them to pay homage to the baby Christ. In doing so, a miracle happens and the boy was cured. Every year at Christmas, there are hundreds of productions of Gian-Carlos masterpiece and children throughout the world are captivated by the wonderful music. This CD will no doubt appeal to all those who have been exposed by its charm and magic.
TRACKLISTING:
1. Prelude / Opening
2. Amahl! Amahl!
3. What Was Keeping You Outside
4. Don't Cry Mother Dear
5. From far Away We Come
6. Amahl, Go See Who's Knocking
7. Good Evening
8. March
9. It's Nice Here
10. I Was a Shepherd
11. This Is My Box
12. Amahl, I Told You Not to Be a Nuisance
13. Have You Seen A Child
14. Shepherds, Shepherds
15. Don't Be Bashful
16. Dance
17. Thank You Good Friends
18. All That Gold
19. Thief! Thief!
20. Oh Woman, You May Keep the Gold
21. I Walk Mother
22. Look Mother, I Can Dance
23. What To Do With Your Crutch
24. Shepherds Arise
Additional Information
| Artist | The Royal Opera House Covent Garden |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 605288144929 |
| Genre | Musical, Opera |
| Label | Jay Records |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist
1. Prelude / Opening
2. Amahl! Amahl!
3. What Was Keeping You Outside
4. Don't Cry Mother Dear
5. From far Away We Come
6. Amahl, Go See Who's Knocking
7. Good Evening
8. March
9. It's Nice Here
10. I Was a Shepherd
11. This Is My Box
12. Amahl, I Told You Not to Be a Nuisance
13. Have You Seen A Child
14. Shepherds, Shepherds
15. Don't Be Bashful
16. Dance
17. Thank You Good Friends
18. All That Gold
19. Thief! Thief!
20. Oh Woman, You May Keep the Gold
21. I Walk Mother
22. Look Mother, I Can Dance
23. What To Do With Your Crutch
24. Shepherds Arise
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