Les Miserables - The Dream Cast in Concert [VHS]
starring: Colm Wilkinson, Philip Quast, Ruthie Henshall, Jenny Galloway, Alun Armstrong
directed by: John Caird, Gavin Taylor, Paul Kafno
directed by: John Caird, Gavin Taylor, Paul Kafno
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The 10th anniversary concert video of the international musicalsensation Les Misérables might be the best thing to appease fans until afull-fledged movie comes along.Or it might be even better, as feature filmsare often subject to extramusical casting considerations and this 1995 dreamcast is superb. Reprising their roles from the original London company are ColmWilkinson (Valjean), Michael Ball (Marius), and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier). From Broadway come Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine), and MichaelMaguire (Enjolras); from a later London production comes Ruthie Henshall(Fantine); and from Australia comes Philip Quast (Javert).
Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's score vividly captures the passionof Victor Hugo's epic tale of post-Revolutionary France, combining tear-jerkingballads ("I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home") and rousing anthems ("Do YouHear the People Sing"). The format of this concert is closer to that of adramatic cantata rather than a fully staged production; the singers stand attheir microphone stands with an orchestra and chorus behind them, but they dowear costumes and participate in some movement.At certain points such as theclimax of the barricade scene, the video switches to action from a stageproduction. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra sounds great, and it can bethrilling when 200 choristers (dressed in logo T-shirts) rise to their feet fora full-company number such as "One Day More." Also, subtitles provide date andscene information and help move the story along.
The 147-minute video contains footage not seen when Les Mis was a PBSpledge-drive staple, most notably the encore in which a progression of 17 actorswho have played Valjean around the world share "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Each sings a line in his native language, a testament to the enduring power ofthis show to audiences everywhere. --David Horiuchi
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The 10th anniversary of the international musical sensation Les Misérables is celebrated in this 1995 concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. The all-star cast features Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), Ruthie Henshall (Fantine), Michael Ball (Marius), Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine), Philip Quast (Javert), and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier).Favorite songs from the Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg score include "Who Am I?", "I Dreamed a Dream," "Master of the House," "One Day More," "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "Bring Him Home."
The 10th anniversary concert video of the international musicalsensation Les Misérables might be the best thing to appease fans until afull-fledged movie comes along.Or it might be even better, as feature filmsare often subject to extramusical casting considerations and this 1995 dreamcast is superb. Reprising their roles from the original London company are ColmWilkinson (Valjean), Michael Ball (Marius), and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier). From Broadway come Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine), and MichaelMaguire (Enjolras); from a later London production comes Ruthie Henshall(Fantine); and from Australia comes Philip Quast (Javert).
Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's score vividly captures the passionof Victor Hugo's epic tale of post-Revolutionary France, combining tear-jerkingballads ("I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home") and rousing anthems ("Do YouHear the People Sing"). The format of this concert is closer to that of adramatic cantata rather than a fully staged production; the singers stand attheir microphone stands with an orchestra and chorus behind them, but they dowear costumes and participate in some movement.At certain points such as theclimax of the barricade scene, the video switches to action from a stageproduction. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra sounds great, and it can bethrilling when 200 choristers (dressed in logo T-shirts) rise to their feet fora full-company number such as "One Day More." Also, subtitles provide date andscene information and help move the story along.
The 147-minute video contains footage not seen when Les Mis was a PBSpledge-drive staple, most notably the encore in which a progression of 17 actorswho have played Valjean around the world share "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Each sings a line in his native language, a testament to the enduring power ofthis show to audiences everywhere. --David Horiuchi
Description:
The 10th anniversary of the international musical sensation Les Misérables is celebrated in this 1995 concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. The all-star cast features Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), Ruthie Henshall (Fantine), Michael Ball (Marius), Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine), Philip Quast (Javert), and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier).Favorite songs from the Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg score include "Who Am I?", "I Dreamed a Dream," "Master of the House," "One Day More," "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "Bring Him Home."
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- Les Miserables DVD
The DVD was exactly as discribed and arrived sooner than expected. I do not know how they could have done better. Based on this one purchase, I highly recommend this company.
Rating: - Outstanding music, outstanding performers
This IS dream cast production. The music, acting and orchestrations are fantastic.
After seeing Colm Wilkinson as Jean Val Jean, I can't imagine anyone else playing the role.He was born to play this role.
Philip Quast put on a towering performance as Javert. Quast made this otherwise cartoon-evil character into an attractive and empathetic antagonist to ValJean. Quast's version of Javert is not what I had seen done by other actors when I had seen Les Mis on stage several ... Read More
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- See live first!
The voices are fabulous and will linger in your mind for days after viewing, however the acting version of this amazing musical left me wanting more. Great follow up DVD once you have seen the musical live. If you haven't seen live, don't buy this DVD. It will not offer you the full experiance of such an outstanding story.
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- Complaint over wrong merchandise. No star deserved
I have previously reviewed the product. I have complained that you have sent a product which hails from USA and cannot be used in EU.
This policy is also against the rules of the EU tradecommission, in as much as notice must be given if you deliver products hailing from outside EU. I will refer this whole matter to The Danish Council for Consumer Protection, in order that they can warn other potential buyers of Amazon products. I have also requested an e-mail address from Amazon.com, whereto I can ... Read More
Rating: - Les Miserables
I've always wanted to see this musical live ever since I read the book, but this video was just as good and cheaper. The last portion when Valjean's character played by all the international cast sing together was absolutely breathtaking.
- Les Miserables DVDThe DVD was exactly as discribed and arrived sooner than expected. I do not know how they could have done better. Based on this one purchase, I highly recommend this company.
- Outstanding music, outstanding performersThis IS dream cast production. The music, acting and orchestrations are fantastic.
After seeing Colm Wilkinson as Jean Val Jean, I can't imagine anyone else playing the role.He was born to play this role.
Philip Quast put on a towering performance as Javert. Quast made this otherwise cartoon-evil character into an attractive and empathetic antagonist to ValJean. Quast's version of Javert is not what I had seen done by other actors when I had seen Les Mis on stage several ... Read More
- See live first!The voices are fabulous and will linger in your mind for days after viewing, however the acting version of this amazing musical left me wanting more. Great follow up DVD once you have seen the musical live. If you haven't seen live, don't buy this DVD. It will not offer you the full experiance of such an outstanding story.
- Complaint over wrong merchandise. No star deservedI have previously reviewed the product. I have complained that you have sent a product which hails from USA and cannot be used in EU.
This policy is also against the rules of the EU tradecommission, in as much as notice must be given if you deliver products hailing from outside EU. I will refer this whole matter to The Danish Council for Consumer Protection, in order that they can warn other potential buyers of Amazon products. I have also requested an e-mail address from Amazon.com, whereto I can ... Read More
- Les MiserablesI've always wanted to see this musical live ever since I read the book, but this video was just as good and cheaper. The last portion when Valjean's character played by all the international cast sing together was absolutely breathtaking.
