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The King and I original orchestrations

Title
The King and I [sound recording] : original orchestrations / music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon [orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett].
Author
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979.
Publication
[London] : Jay Productions, p1998.

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Additional Authors
  • Landon, Margaret, 1903-1993.
  • Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960.
  • Bennett, Robert Russell, 1894-1981.
  • Lee, Christopher, 1922-2015.
  • Masterson, Valerie
  • Burgess, Sally
  • Howard, Jason
  • ̲Olafimihan, Tinuke
  • Julakassiun, Bea
  • Williams, Henry, actor
  • Wah, Cheng
  • McCowen, Alec
  • Mutis, Andre
  • Owen Edwards, John
  • National Symphony Orchestra (London, England) prf
Description
2 sound discs (1 hr., 56 min., 3 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Series Statement
Jay master works edition
Uniform Title
  • King and I.
  • Master works edition.
Alternative Title
King and I.
Subject
Note
  • Compact discs.
  • Program notes by Bert Fink ([10] p. : ill., ports.) inserted in container.
Performer (note)
  • Christopher Lee (The King) ; Valerie Masterson (Anna Leonowens) ; Sally Burgess (Lady Thiang) ; Jason Howard (Lun Tha) ; Tinuke Olafimihan (Tuptim) ; Bea Julakassiun (Prince Chululongkorn) ; Henry Williams (Louis Leonowens) ; Cheng Wah (The Kralahome) ; Alec McCowen (Sir Edward Ramsay) ; Andre Mutis (Phra Alack) ; supporting cast ; National Symphony Orchestra ; John Owen Edwards, conductor.
Event (note)
  • Recorded July 1-20, 1994, Abbey Road Studios, London.
Contents
  • Disc 1. Act 1. Overture (6:07) -- Opening Act one (1:23) -- I whistle a happy tune (2:42) -- Vignettes and dance (2:17) -- My lord and master (2:08) -- Hello young lovers (4:55) -- The march of the Siamese children (4:01) -- Postlude and scene before curtain (:55) -- A puzzlement (4:28) -- School room scene (1:20) -- Getting to know you (5:35) -- Incidental (1:02) -- We kiss in the shadows (5:51) -- A puzzlement (reprise) (2:22) -- Shall I tell you what I think of you? (5:19) -- Something wonderful (3:38) -- Something wonderful (reprise) (2:26) -- Finale Act one (5:10).
  • Disc 2. Act 2. Entr'acte (3:43) -- Western people funny (2:53) -- Dance of Anna and Sir Edward (2:10) -- We kiss in the shadows (incidental) (2:10) -- I have dreamed (3:32) -- Hello young lovers (reprise) (2:04) -- The small house of Uncle Thomas (16:25) -- Song of the King (1:52) -- Shall we dance? (4:34) -- Melos (1:11) -- Processional (3:26) -- Something wonderful (reprise) (2:21) -- Polka doloroso (2:51) -- I whistle a happy tune (reprise) (2:17) -- Finale ultimo (3:07) -- Exit music (2:20).
Call Number
*LDC 20491 (F)
OCLC
40695781
Author
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979.
Title
The King and I [sound recording] : original orchestrations / music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon [orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett].
Imprint
[London] : Jay Productions, p1998.
Playing Time
015603
Series
Jay master works edition
Master works edition.
Cast
Christopher Lee (The King) ; Valerie Masterson (Anna Leonowens) ; Sally Burgess (Lady Thiang) ; Jason Howard (Lun Tha) ; Tinuke Olafimihan (Tuptim) ; Bea Julakassiun (Prince Chululongkorn) ; Henry Williams (Louis Leonowens) ; Cheng Wah (The Kralahome) ; Alec McCowen (Sir Edward Ramsay) ; Andre Mutis (Phra Alack) ; supporting cast ; National Symphony Orchestra ; John Owen Edwards, conductor.
Event
Recorded July 1-20, 1994, Abbey Road Studios, London.
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Added Author
Landon, Margaret, 1903-1993. Anna and the King of Siam.
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. Librettist
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. Lyricist
Bennett, Robert Russell, 1894-1981. Arranger
Lee, Christopher, 1922-2015. Performer
Masterson, Valerie. Performer
Burgess, Sally. Performer
Howard, Jason. Performer
̲Olafimihan, Tinuke. Performer
Julakassiun, Bea. Performer
Williams, Henry, actor. Performer
Wah, Cheng. Performer
McCowen, Alec. Performer
Mutis, Andre. Performer
Owen Edwards, John. Conductor
National Symphony Orchestra (London, England) Performer
Publisher No.
CDJAY2 1276 Jay Productions
Research Call Number
*LDC 20491 (F) Program notes on file.
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