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The Sound Of Music (Erich Kunzel Recording)
''The Sound of Music'' is a 70-minute studio album of Richard Rodgers's and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein's 1959 musical, starring Frederica von Stade, Håkan Hagegård and Eileen Farrell, performed with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the direction of Erich Kunzel. It was released in 1988. Background The album presents a version of the score of the musical not previously recorded, including the numbers "I have confidence in me" and "Something good" that Rodgers composed for Robert Wise's 1965 ''The Sound of Music (film), The Sound of Music'' film, as well as the number "An ordinary couple" that Wise discarded. The "Nature music" that opens the album is a première recording. Recording The album was digitally recorded on 13–14 December 1987 in Cincinnati Music Hall.Rodgers, Richard: ''The Sound of Music'', conducted by Erich Kunzel, Telarc CD, CD-80162, 1988 Cover art The LP, cassette and CD issues of the album all use the same cover, designed by Liggett-Stashower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cincinnati Music Hall
Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. In January 1975, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior for its distinctive Venetian Gothic architecture. The building was designed with a dual purpose – to house musical activities in its central auditorium and industrial exhibitions in its side wings. It is located at 1241 Elm Street, across from the historic Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, minutes from the center of the downtown area. Music Hall was built over a pauper's cemetery, which has helped fuel its reputation as one of the most haunted places in America. In June 2014, Music Hall was included on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list of America's 11 most endang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
