Name: Rodgers & Hammerstein Overtures by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri
Brand: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
SKU: 028947867005
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (77 reviews)

COMPILATION

They may have had a few equals, but no pair ever surpassed Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II when it came to writing musical plays for both theater and motion pictures. The list of their creations reads like a what's what of great American musical theater. Not only were their productions well above the ordinary when it came to the music, but they often dared to deal with sensitive social issues. One of the subplots in South Pacific concerned itself with interracial love. The King and I may well have been one of the earliest vehicles for dealing with issues affecting women in the mid-20th century, as well as cultural conflict between East and West. But most did not go to see these productions because they were morality plays in disguise. They wanted to enjoy the magical spectacle created around the words and music of these two geniuses. In its continuing effort to keep the products of this unique American cultural institution before the public, Decca Broadway has reissued this album of overtures to 11 Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, nine written for the stage, one for the screen, and one for television (Cinderella). The album was originally issued in 1991. They are played by one of the more legendary musical aggregations in the country, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, under the direction of John Mauceri. An overture to a musical is much like a prologue to a Shakespeare play. It creates for the audience an anticipation of what's to come. The result is an excellent 60-plus minutes CD capturing some of the highest-order entertainment for the musical stage and screen wonderfully and endearingly performed. The CD is packaged with a well-written booklet on the musicals and their composers. Recommended. ~ Dave Nathan

1. Rodgers: Oklahoma! - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

2. Rodgers: Carousel - Carousel Waltz

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Author: Oscar Hammerstein Ii; Production
Producer: Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker
Michael Gore; Production

3. Rodgers: State Fair - Suite

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

4. Rodgers: Allegro - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

5. Rodgers: South Pacific - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

6. Rodgers: The King And I - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

7. Rodgers: Me And Juliet - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

8. Rodgers: Pipe Dream - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

9. Rodgers: Cinderella - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

10. Rodgers: Flower Drum Song - Overture

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Producer: Michael Gore
Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker; Production

11. Rodgers: The Sound Of Music - Entr'acte

by Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri

Primary Artist: John Mauceri
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: John Mauceri; Conductor
Author: Oscar Hammerstein Ii; Production
Producer: Costa Pilavachi
Tommy Krasker
Michael Gore; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 37 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Musicals, Soundtrack, Classical Crossover, Opera

Label

Decca Music Group Ltd.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Netherlands

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 29, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

28947867005

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Rodgers & Hammerstein Overtures

1. Rodgers: Oklahoma! - Overture

2. Rodgers: Carousel - Carousel Waltz

3. Rodgers: State Fair - Suite

4. Rodgers: Allegro - Overture

5. Rodgers: South Pacific - Overture

6. Rodgers: The King And I - Overture

7. Rodgers: Me And Juliet - Overture

8. Rodgers: Pipe Dream - Overture

9. Rodgers: Cinderella - Overture

10. Rodgers: Flower Drum Song - Overture

11. Rodgers: The Sound Of Music - Entr'acte

Technical Specifications

Rodgers & Hammerstein Overtures

Product information

Release options

1. Rodgers: Oklahoma! - Overture

2. Rodgers: Carousel - Carousel Waltz

3. Rodgers: State Fair - Suite

4. Rodgers: Allegro - Overture

5. Rodgers: South Pacific - Overture

6. Rodgers: The King And I - Overture

7. Rodgers: Me And Juliet - Overture

8. Rodgers: Pipe Dream - Overture

9. Rodgers: Cinderella - Overture

10. Rodgers: Flower Drum Song - Overture

11. Rodgers: The Sound Of Music - Entr'acte

Technical Specifications