The only Operetta by Broadway composer, Charles Strouse

Broadway legend, Charles Strouse, the composer of some of Broadway's greatest hits (ANNIE, BYE BYE BIRDIE, APPLAUSE and GOLDEN BOY) wrote this charming musical for London. It is based on the children's classic by Hans Christian Andersen, The Nightingale and The Emperor. One of the musical theatre most famous stars, Sarah Brightman sang the title role of The Nightingale.This gentle and beautiful piece has appealed to both children and adults in many productions throughout the World since it's premiere at The Lyric Theatre, London. This complete recording is of the Original London Cast of that production. It is being released for the first time on CD and has been digitally re-mastered.

Track Listing

• Prologue
• Perfect Harmony
• Perfect Harmony (Reprise)
• Nobody Ever Sang for Me
• Why Am I So Happy?
• Take Us to the Forest
• Who Are These People?
• Never Speak Directly to an Emperor
• Nightingale
• The Emperor Is a Man
• I Was Lost
• Entr'acte
• Charming
• A Singer Must Be Free
• The Mechanical Bird
• Please Don't Make Me Hear That Song Again
• Rivers Cannot Flow Upwards
• Death Duet
• We Are China / Finale

Additional Details

Label: JAY Records

Genre: Musical/Broadway

Run Time: 80 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/10/99

UPC: 605288132728