| INTRODUCTION from the CD
Les Misérables is widely recognized as the World's most popular musical. Now at last, the full magnificence of the score played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is captured on record at the spectacular Tenth Anniversary Gala Concert, performed live at the Royal Albert Hall. In the most remarkable performance of Les Misérables ever, this unique production brings together the dream cast. The company of over 250 performers features many of the most celebrated stars to have appeared in the show worldwide.
TRACK LIST
CD ONE
| 1. |
Prologue - Javert, Valjean & Company |
(4:06) |
| 2. |
On Parole / The Bishop - Javert, Valjean, Bishop & Company |
(5:15) |
| 3. |
Valjean's Soliloquy - Valjean
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(3:39) |
| 4. |
At the End of the Day - Choir, Company, Factoy Foreman, Factory Girl & Valjean |
(4:37) |
| 5. |
I Dreamed a Dream - Fantine |
(4:38) |
| 6. |
Lovely Ladies - Company |
(2:08) |
| 7. |
Fantine's Arrest - Javert, Fantine & Bamatabois |
(3:53) |
| 8. |
The Runaway Cart - Orchestra |
(1:50) |
| 9. |
Who Am I? - The Trial - Valjean
|
(3:11) |
| 10. |
Fantine's Death - Fantine & Valjean |
(3:44) |
| 11. |
The Confrontation - Javert & Valjean |
(2:34) |
| 12. |
Castle on a Cloud - Little Cosette & Mme Thénardier |
(3:15) |
| 13. |
Master of the House - Thénardier, Mme Thénardier & Company |
(5:21) |
| 14. |
The Bargain / Waltz of Treachery - Valjean, Thénardier & Mme Thénardier |
(2:55) |
| 15. |
Look Down - Choir, Company, Gavroche, Marius & Enjolras
|
(3:04) |
| 16. |
Stars - Javert |
(3:26) |
| 17. |
ABC Café / Red and Black - Enjolras, Marius, Grantaire & Students |
(5:52) |
| 18. |
Do You Hear The People Sing? - Enjolras, Students, Company & Choir |
(1:49) |
| 19. |
Rue Plumet / In My Life - Cosette, Marius & Eponine |
(3:22) |
| 20. |
A Heart Full of Love - Marius, Cosette & Eponine |
(2:51) |
CD TWO
| 1. |
The Attack on Rue Plumet - Thénardier, Gang, Eponine, Marius, Cosette & Valjean
|
(3:21) |
| 2. |
One Day More! - Full Company & Choir |
(4:16) |
| 3. |
Building the Barricade / On My Own - Orchestra, Choir, Company & Eponine |
(4:38) |
| 4. |
Back at the Barricade - Enjolras, Marius & Students |
(2:33) |
| 5. |
Javert's Arrival / Little People - Javert, Enjolras, Company & Gavroche |
(1:59) |
| 6. |
A Little Fall of Rain - Eponine & Marius |
(3:48) |
| 7. |
Night of Anguish - Valjean & Students |
(1:34) |
| 8. |
First Attack - Orchestra |
(1:57) |
| 9. |
Drink With Me - Grantaire, Marius, Students, Company & Choir |
(4:30) |
| 10. |
Bring Him Home - Valjean |
(3:36) |
| 11. |
Second Attack / The Final Battle - Enjolras & Company |
(1:52) |
| 12. |
The Sewers - Orchestra |
(3:09) |
| 13. |
Dog Eats Dog - Thénardier |
(3:07) |
| 14. |
Javert's Suicide - Javert |
(4:33) |
| 15. |
Turning - Women |
(2:12) |
| 16. |
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables - Marius |
(3:16) |
| 17. |
Every Day / A Heart Full Of Love (reprise) - Cosette, Marius & Valjean |
(2:19) |
| 18. |
The Wedding Chorale / Beggars At The Feast - Choir, Thénardier & Mme Thénardier |
(2:30) |
| 19. |
Epilogue (Finale) - Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Marius, Eponine, Full Company & Choir |
(9:16) |
| 20. |
Encore 1 - Speeches / Do You Hear The People Sing? - International Valjeans |
(1:19) |
| 21. |
Encore 2 - One Day More - Full Company |
(4:11) |
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The video of the Tenth Anniversary Concert has sold well over one million copies, making it one of the best-selling musical videos ever in the UK. |
The DVD version of the Concert is now available for both Region 1 and 2. The Region 2 version comes in the form of a 2-Disc Collector's Edition and includes the lyrics, a commemorative booklet and the original Stage By Stage 'Making of' documentary. Check our Shopping Page for purchase details. |
You can watch a short trailer of the TAC video at this
New York Times link. Shameful though that the
clip makes no mention of PQ among the cast members... |
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