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Candide (Broadway Cast Recording)Leonard Bernstein Conductor
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Candide, as a musical/opera, has a highly complex history, having gone through multiple alterations since it first premiered in 1956 with a book by Lillian Hellman. In the 1974 version, the book was rewritten by Hugh Wheeler (as adapted from Voltaire and at the insistence of director Hal Prince) with added humor, ultimately saving it from being a complete disaster by some accounts. In any case, the music is by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Richard Wilbur—although additional lyrics are contributed by John Latouche, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and John Wells. The 1956 version took itself too seriously, with Hellman attempting to make political statements with the admittedly sardonic Voltaire novelette. This recording is especially worthwhile in contrast to the far more publicized version written by Wheeler. For those who would prefer a more serious take on the musical, this recording is well done, and Bernstein's glorious score shines as usual. [There is also a version that includes the bonus track Overture to Candide.] © Sarah Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Leonard Bernstein ComposerCandide (opera)...Act 1 Work
29:12
Robert Rounseville Vocals,
Robert Mesrobian Vocals,
Norman Roland Vocals,
Max Adrian Vocals,
New York Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tyrone Guthrie Staging,
William Chapman Vocals,
Irra Petina Vocals,
Leonard Bernstein Conductor,
Barbara Cook Vocals,
William Olvis Vocals,
Samuel Krachmalnick Musical Direction,
Candide Pit Orchestra Orchestra
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| 1 | 1.Overture | 4:03 |
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| 2 | 2.The Best of All Possible Worlds | 3:24 |
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| 3 | 3.Oh, Happy We | 1:50 |
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| 4 | 4.It Must Be So | 1:50 |
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| 5 | 5.Paris Waltz | 1:37 |
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| 6 | 6.Glitter And Be Gay | 5:43 |
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| 7 | 7.You Were Dead, You Know | 2:28 |
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| 8 | 8.My Love | 2:02 |
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| 9 | 9.I'm Easily Assimilated | 3:31 |
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| 10 | 10.Finale (Quartet) | 2:44 |
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Leonard Bernstein ComposerCandide (opera)...Act 2 Work
21:26
Robert Rounseville Vocals,
Robert Mesrobian Vocals,
Norman Roland Vocals,
Max Adrian Vocals,
New York Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tyrone Guthrie Staging,
William Chapman Vocals,
Irra Petina Vocals,
Leonard Bernstein Conductor,
Barbara Cook Vocals,
William Olvis Vocals,
Samuel Krachmalnick Musical Direction,
Candide Pit Orchestra Orchestra
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| 11 | 1.Quiet | 3:47 |
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| 12 | 2.Eldorado | 3:14 |
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| 13 | 3.Bon Voyage | 2:35 |
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| 14 | 4.What's The Use? | 3:37 |
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| 15 | 5.Venice Gavotte | 3:57 |
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| 16 | 6.Make Our Garden Grow | 4:16 |
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Robert Rounseville Vocals,
Robert Mesrobian Vocals,
Norman Roland Vocals,
Max Adrian Vocals,
New York Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tyrone Guthrie Staging,
William Chapman Vocals,
Irra Petina Vocals,
Leonard Bernstein Conductor,
Barbara Cook Vocals,
William Olvis Vocals,
Samuel Krachmalnick Musical Direction,
Candide Pit Orchestra Orchestra
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| 17 | 1.Overture | 4:09 |
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