Title: New Pimpernel CD
rockfenris2005 - August 10, 2007 08:40 AM (GMT)
I just saw this on soundofmusic.de
I had no idea it was even out. Is it official? Because it's not on the Wildhorn site
Link:
http://www.soundofmusic-shop.de/CD_SCARLET..._Cast_2007.html Juggler - August 16, 2007 02:30 PM (GMT)
This is a new, official recording, yes. I've put the details up on ThePimpernel.com but haven't had a chance yet to add it to Frank or Nan's websites. I've been having server troubles lately...
Felsenbuehne Staatz also recorded Jekyll & Hyde. Not the best of international recordings, but for collectors who want all of the recordings and songs, it's worth getting.
Benniek - August 17, 2007 01:36 PM (GMT)
I gather it is performed in their native tongue? :)
Juggler - August 17, 2007 03:25 PM (GMT)
Correct - this is a German language recording.
Lizhonig - August 18, 2007 06:16 PM (GMT)
I'm trying to imagine the songs sung in German. It's so amazing that the show is so popular there.
Juggler - August 23, 2007 01:37 PM (GMT)
There are sound clips online from the Original German Cast Album (Halle):
http://www.soundofmusic-shop.de/s.php?a=13339&s=enhttp://www.ann-christin-elverum.de/I haven't seen any clips from the Staatz recording yet.
Juggler - September 13, 2007 04:19 PM (GMT)
I just received my copy of the Staatz cast recording, and thought I'd share my thoughts...
Overall, the recording is good. Not quite the lush and highly polished sound that the Broadway CD has, but still a commendable job. Particularly worth noting are the parts that have been recorded here for the first time:
The Wedding Version of "You Are My Home." Also the "Garden Reprise" of this song (by Marguerite and Armand).
Chauvelin's short Reprise of "Madame Guillotine" leading up to "The Riddle."
The Ball Entrance Music/"Who Is The Scarlet Pimpernel?" at the start of Act 2.
It also has the first German recording of "I'll Forget You" - with a new choral part at the end!
For anyone who collects Pimpernel recordings, I definitely think this is worthwhile, for these offerings.
redrat - September 25, 2007 08:29 PM (GMT)
can this be purchased anywhere else online except soundofmusic.de?
I have trouble with the site!
Juggler - September 25, 2007 10:41 PM (GMT)
I haven't seen it appear on Footlight's website yet. The Staatz Jekyll CD was offered there, so there's a good chance this one will be too. You could keep an eye out there - or Dress Circle if that option works for you. I'll be doing the same.
redrat - September 26, 2007 09:09 AM (GMT)
