Richard Rodgers, Julie Andrews - The King and I (1992 Hollywood Studio Cast)

CD Release

October 6, 1992

Label

Philips

Number of Discs

1

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Track List

1. The King & I: Main Title
2. The King & I: Harbour
3. The King & I: I Whistle a Happy Tune
4. The King & I: Welcome to Bangkok
5. The King & I: My Lord and Master
6. The King & I: March of the Siamese Children
7. The King & I: Anna Unpacks
8. The King & I: Hello, Young Lovers
9. The King & I: Home, Sweet Home
10. The King & I: A Puzzlement
11. The King & I: Getting to Know You
12. The King & I: Garden Scene
13. The King & I: We Kiss in a Shadow
14. The King & I: Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?
15. The King & I: Something Wonderful
16. The King & I: Temple Scene
17. The King & I: Banquet Scene
18. The King & I: I Have Dreamed
19. The King & I: Song of the King
20. The King & I: Shall We Dance?
21. The King & I: Finale Ultimo

Additional Information

Anyone who's a fan of Julie Andrews (and who isn't?) will not want to miss this CD. A pet project of expert conductor John Mauceri, this 1992 studio cast was assembled to capture the sumptuous orchestral scoring of the 1956 film version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic while also restoring three songs not used in the film ("Shall I Tell You What I Think of You," "My Lord and Master," "I Have Dreamed") as well as underscored scenes. Andrews is such a natural as Anna it's hard to believe she had never recorded the role before. Playing the King following Yul Brynner is one of the most thankless jobs in musical theater, but Ben Kingsley turns in a gruff, effective performance. As the young lovers, Lea Salonga is perfect while pop balladeer Peabo Bryson is a little too smooth, but of course he sings gorgeously. The booklet includes historical notes and photos as well as a synopsis. --David Horiuchi - Amazon.com