Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice - Chess In Concert (1994 Swedish Concert Cast)
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Artist: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tim RiceComposer: Benny Andersson
Conductor: Anders Eljas
Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Performer: Benny Andersson
Performer: Tommy Koerberg
Performer: Lars Risberg
Edition: Music CD
Format: Cast Recording, Import, Live
CD Release Date: 1996-07-15
Music Label: Import [Generic]
Soundtracks:
- Merano
- Russian And Molokov
- Opening Ceremony
- Quartet (A Model Of Decor
- American And Florence
- Chess
- Mountain Duet
- Florence Quits
- Someone Else's Story
- Embassy Lament
- Anthem
- Bangkok/One Night In Ban
- Soviet Machine
- Heaven Help My Heart
- Argument
- I Know Him So Well
- Deal (No Deal)
- Pity The Child
- Endgame
- Epilogue: You And I//The
Music reviews of Chess In Concert (1994 Swedish Concert Cast)
Music Review: If you like "Chess: the Musical", you need this CD
Rating: 5 Stars
I have owned, and have been a huge fan of, the original London cast recording of Chess since 1985. I love the mix of classical and rock stylings, and I'm also a major fan of practically anything that Benny and Bjorn turn out. However, I approached this album with some reservations. I know the original album of Chess backwards and forwards, so I was a little skeptical as to how a "live" version would compare to the studio version. I needn't have worried. For the most part, this is an absolutely incredible concert, with only one or two weak spots. It boasts an excellent cast, and a wonderful choir and orchestra. Of the main characters, there is only one returning member from the London concept album; Tommy Korberg reprises his role as the Russian, but my gosh........what a difference a decade makes! He was excellent the first time around, but now, Tommy injects his performance with so much fire, it will make your hair stand on end. The showstopping duet with Svetlana (Lena Ericsson)on "Endgame" is worth the price, alone.......just breathtaking. Not everything works equally as well, but as I said above, there are more "hits" than "misses". Having been a fan of the duo, "Gemini", (Anders and Karin Glenmark), I was thrilled to see them step into the spotlight again, this time as the American and Florence, respectively. I was, however, a little disappointed to discover that Anders' performance is not quite up there with Murray Head's in the original. Anders has the better voice, no doubt, but the conviction is just not the same; Murray was more convincing in the role, and I agree with another reviewer who said they didn't like Anders' histrionics. It's a bit "over the top" at times. As for Karin, she is a fabulous singer, (as is her brother.....don't get me wrong on that point....). My only problem with her is her pronunciation on a few words, but seeing how this CD was recorded in Sweden, released on a Swedish label, and probably really isn't intended for an American market, it's kind of understandable too. A couple of good things to point out in general; this CD finally adds two songs that were missing from the original recording; the gorgeous "Someone Else's Story", (beautifully performed by Karin Glenmark), and "The Soviet Machine", (part of which appears in the track "Opening Ceremony"). The reprise of "Merano" is a great addition at the end of the concert, with an ecstatic audience clapping along and cheering at it's conclusion. All in all, this is a great addition to your collection, even if you have the first recording. With variations in tempos, different interpretations of pieces, and two bonus songs, it's the same musical, and yet, not quite the same.
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