The History of the Musical
by Richard Fawkes
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Author: Richard FawkesNarrator: Kim Criswell
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Audiobook
Published: 2001-11
ISBN: 9626347279
Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
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Book Review: The great song composers and lyricists are presented
Summary: 5 Stars
Richard Fawkes' The History Of The Musical is a flawlessly recorded, 4 cassette, unabridged audiobook showcasing the development of the musical, from its origins in European light opera and operetta to its it's golden age in the American theater. The great song composers and lyricists are presented including Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Lloyd Webber, and Sondheim. The wonderfully narrated text by the award-winning Broadway singer Kim Criswell is enhanced with almost one hundred famous musical extracts. The History Of The Musical is a "must" for personal, academic, and community library music history and audiobook collections.
Summary of The History of the Musical
With over 120 musical examples illustrating this remarkable story, from the earliest times to Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, the history of the musical in all its glory comes alive, in this entertaining recording.History & Criticism Books
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