Willson - The Music Man
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Label: Naxos - Nostalgia
Cat No: 8120886
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 26th October 2009
Contents
Artists
Robert PrestonBarbara Cook
Eddie Hodges
Pert Kelton
Paul Reed
Iggie Wolfington
Eileen Wilson
Conductors
Herbert GreeneMeredith Willson
Artists
Robert PrestonBarbara Cook
Eddie Hodges
Pert Kelton
Paul Reed
Iggie Wolfington
Eileen Wilson
Conductors
Herbert GreeneMeredith Willson
About
The Music Man is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson. The show is based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey.
The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. In River City, Iowa, prim Marian the librarian sees through him, but when Hill helps her younger brother, Marian begins to fall in love with Harold. Harold, in turn falling for Marian, risks being caught to win her.
In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The cast album won the first Grammy Award for “Best Original Cast Album”.
The show's success led to revivals and a popular 1962 film adaptation. It is still frequently produced by both professional and amateur theatre companies.
Bonus Tracks:
- 1950 Recording (Mono) ‘Till I Met You’: Eileen Wilson with Meredith Willson & His Orchestra
- Meredith Willson Conducts Selections from The Music Man: 1958 Recording (Mono)
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