Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Prologue
2. On Parole/The Bishop
3. Valjean's Soliloquy
4. At the End of the Day
5. I Dreamed a Dream
6. Lovely Ladies
7. Fantine's Arrest
8. Runaway Cart
9. Who Am I? - The Trial
10. Fantine's Death
11. Confrontation
12. Castle on a Cloud
13. Master of the House
14. Bargain - Waltz of Treachery
15. Look Down
16. Stars
17. ABC Café/Red and Black
18. Do You Hear the People Sing?
19. Rue Plumet - In My Life
20. Heart Full of Love

Disc 2:

1. Attack on Rue Plumet
2. One Day More!
3. Building the Barricade/On My Own
4. Back at the Barricade
5. Javert's Arrival/Little People
6. Little Fall of Rain
7. Night of Anguish
8. First Attack
9. Drink with Me
10. Bring Him Home
11. Second Attack/The Final Battle
12. Sewers
13. Dog Eats Dog
14. Javert's Suicide
15. Turning
16. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
17. Every Day/A Heart Full of Love (Reprise)
18. Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast
19. Epilogue (Finale)
20. Encore 1: Speeches/Do You Here the People Sing?
21. Encore 2: One Day More
22. Encore 2 - One Day More

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #215662 in Music
• Released on: 1996-07-23
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Double CD, Live, Import
• Running time: 141 minutes

From Amazon.com
To celebrate 10 years as the world's most popular musical, the cast of Les Misérables threw a phenomenal birthday party at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1995. A decade after Trevor Nunn directed its premiere at the Barbican Centre, and the subsequent move into what became a permanent home at the West End Palace Theatre, producer Cameron Macintosh felt the time had come for a little outing for "the miserables." Conductor David Charles Abell, having climbed out of the cluttered Palace pit, for one glorious night has the entire Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at his disposal and there are appearances from over 150 singers--birthday celebs from Les Mis stagings worldwide--who flocked to the grandiose venue. Hosts for the night are the 1995 London cast: Colm Wilkinson's Valjean has power and beauty in "Who Am I" and "Bring Him Home," and chart-topper Michael Ball is a charming Marius. Miss Saigon herself, Lea Salonga, gets the crowd-pleasing favorite "On My Own." The Albert Hall sounds filled to the brim with an appreciative audience that contributes to the festive atmosphere. The result is a real treat for fans and lovers of Boubil and Schönberg's greatest musical--this double CD is an obligatory item in every collection of Les Mis memorabilia. --Yngvil V.G.

Customer Reviews

Without doubt one of the best CDs I have listened to in ages
This CD epitomises the international success of Les Miserables, probably one of the finest musicals in the world. The live concert manages to capture the spirit of the story, and the assembled cast are outstanding. Colm Wilkinson is a strong and brave Valjean, and Philip Quast outshines everyone with his portrayal of Javert. Everyone who loves Les Mis will love this, and the accompanying video only enhances the music. I'm already in the queue for tickets for the 20th anniversary concert!

Simply, the best.
I own 7 Les Miserables CDs, including all 4 of the English versions, and I can definitely say that this one has the dream cast. Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), Philip Quast (Javert), Ruthie Henshall (Fantine), Michael Ball (Marius) and Jenny Galloway (Madame Thenardier) are all particularly superb. Personally, I would have preferred to have seen Anthony Warlow as Enjolras, but Michael Maguire still does the job admirably.

But what sets this recording apart from the rest are the minor cast members. Every performer, from the lovely lady to the barricade student, are top notch; the chorus at the back of the hall also add the extra "oomph" to the big numbers. It is this, perhaps even more so than the main cast, that makes this recording such an unforgettable one.

The final highlight is the appearance of the Valjeans from around the world. It was such a joy to see "Do you hear the people sing?" being sung in so many different languages, and you will appreciate just how popular Les Mis is even in the non-English world.

Overall, a CD to get. If only this CD had been the complete one instead; then I can recommend this 200% over the Complete Symphonic Recording.

GET THIS!
After seeing the musical and loving it, I decided to get the soundtrack. It brought back the experience of the musical and the voices of Philip Quast as Javert and Lea Salonga as Eponine are incomparable. Once I had started I just couldn't stop listening to it. Now, about three months later, I still can't stop. Believe me! Don't leave this! Buy it!