Description
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Symphonic Suites – Evita, Sunset Boulevard & The Phantom of the Opera CD
UPC: 00602438199532
MPN: 3819953
Brand Name: Decca Records
Overview: The Majesty of Musicals Reimagined
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Symphonic Suites presents the iconic music from three of the composer's greatest musicals—Evita, Sunset Boulevard, and The Phantom of the Opera—reimagined for full orchestra. This 2021 recording offers a fresh, purely instrumental perspective on these legendary scores, transforming beloved theatrical songs into grand, sweeping symphonic pieces.
Each of the three suites is a substantial work, capturing the dramatic essence and lyrical beauty of its source material without words. With a total running time of over 69 minutes, this album is essential for both classical music enthusiasts and fans who wish to experience Lloyd Webber’s genius through a purely orchestral lens.
Product Features: New Orchestral Arrangements
- Artist/Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Work: Symphonic Suites based on three musicals
- Genre/Style: Classical, Orchestral, Soundtrack, Musical Theatre
- Format: Audio CD, Stereo
- Release Year: 2021
- Label: Decca Records (A Universal Music Company)
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in the Czech Republic
- Total Timing: $\sim 69:28$
Interesting Facts: Orchestral Reimagination
- The Composer's Vision: Andrew Lloyd Webber has always viewed his works as having a strong symphonic foundation. These suites realize the music's full orchestral potential, taking it beyond the pit orchestra arrangements typically heard in the theatre.
- Theatrical Giants: The suites are based on musicals that rank among the most commercially successful and longest-running in history:Modern Interpretation: This recording is part of a trend to bring musical theatre scores into the classical concert hall, treating the material with the same seriousness and scale as traditional symphonic repertoire.
- The Phantom of the Opera: One of the longest-running Broadway shows ever.
- Evita: A Tony Award-winning concept musical based on the life of Eva Perón.
- Sunset Boulevard: A dark, critically acclaimed musical adaptation of the classic film noir.
Track Listing
The album is structured as three distinct symphonic suites:
| Track | Title | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVITA (Symphonic Suite) | 24:11 |
| 2 | SUNSET BOULEVARD (Symphonic Suite) | 23:54 |
| 3 | THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Symphonic Suite) | 21:23 |
| Total Timing | 69:28 |
Publishers
Copyright $\mathbf{P}$: 2021 The Really Useful Group, under exclusive license to Universal Music Operations Limited. Record Label: Decca Records Release Year: 2021 Country of Manufacture: Czech Republic
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