Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation)

Artist: Various Artists
Label: Varese Sarabande
Category: Music

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Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 030206587524
EAN: 0030206587524
ASIN: B0000060E3

Release Date: 1998-03-10

Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation)

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Tracks:

Overture - Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale
In My Own Little Corner - Crista Moore
Spread A Little Happiness - Guy Haines
A Dream Is A Wish You Heart Makes - Stacy Sullivan
Raise A Ruckus - Liz Larsen
Impossible/Suddenly It Happens - Christiane Noll
The Ball - Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale
What Has Love Got To Do With Getting Married? - Jonathan Freeman
A Lovely Night/Ten Minutes Ago - Jennifer Piech/Jason Graae
Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful? - Jason Graae
Midnight - Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale
On The Steps Of The Palace - Pamela Winslow
Once I Was Loved - Kristine Fraelich
If The Shoe Fits - Cinderella: Songs From The Classic Fairy Tale
Tell Him Anything - Susan Egan
The Stepsister's Lament - Farah Alvin/ Alet Oury
Finale - Jennifer Piech/Jason Graae & Ensemble

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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
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Cinderella (1957 Television Cast)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1957 Television Production)

Customer Reviews:

Back to when I believed in fairy tales...........2002-09-30

If you could, just for a moment, return to the days when fairy godmothers were real, when you really could turn four white mice into four white horses - then just buy this CD for a few smiles, a lot of memories, and the original Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes. This CD took me way back to when magic was there, and now it makes me wonder, everytime I listen to it, if maybe the magic isn't still there? Maybe I should just call on my fairy godmother..... A true heirloom of a CD.

The Glass Slipper Fits!.......2001-04-21

This is an excellent compilation of songs that express the longings, fears and exuberance of the Cinderella story. Rather than just relying of the romantic side of the myth, producer Bruce Kimmel adds depth to the story by including songs from The Slipper and The Rose and Sondheim's Into the Woods as well as the Disney and Roger & Hammerstein Cinderella versions.

When Susan Egan plans her strategy in "Promise Him Anything" and Pamela Winslow expresses her fear in "On the Steps of the Palace," the listener becomes aware of Cinderella's human side. Likewise, when Christa Moore shares her fantasy world "In My Own Corner" and Christina Noll expresses her thrill of her dream coming true in "Impossible/Suddenly It Happens," the listener is reminded of the powerful message of Cinderella's theme: dreams DO come true.

Fortunately, the compilation does not exclude humor as well. "The Stepsister's Lament" by Farah Alvin and Alet Oury is hilariously poignant; the lyrics "Why would a fellow want a girl like her? A frail and frocky beauty!" could be the alltime wallflowers' lament. And Jonathan Freeman's "What Has Love Got to Do with Getting Married?" is a droll piece of practical cynicism to his Prince son. (The song reminds me of the film Moonstruck. When Olympia DuKakis asks her daughter Cher, "Do you love him?" When Cher answered affirmatively, her mother muttered, "That's bad.")

Also, the musical bridges add to the suspense of the Cinderella story. "Midnight", "The Ball," and "If The Shoe Fits" from Prokofiev's ballet are beautifully orchestrated and remind the listener that the Cinderella myth is adaptable for many forms of entertainment.

I was a little disappointed that "So This is Love" and "The Work Song" was not included, but I guess I'm partial to the Disney version. The 1950 cartoon was my first introduction to Cinderella, and to my delight, my nephew enjoyed it as well thirty years later.

Nevertheless, this CD shows the timeless appeal of the Cinderella myth. Its beauty, humor and suspense is contained here in this magnificent collection.

Magical collection fit for a princess!.......1999-04-13

I was thrilled to come across this collection. One of my favorite movies, The Slipper and the Rose, had been out of print for many years. This CD includes 4 of the songs from that movie and though not by the original artists, just as good. The songs range from the whimsical to the romantic to a few comic gems, all from various stage and film Cinderella scores. "Tell Him Anything" from the Slipper and the Rose, a powerful song filled with longing and despair is sung movingly by Susan Egan, a nice change of pace from the cheerier, more sparkling numbers.

The score from Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is so charming and catchy it's fun to hear it again by new artists. The performers, all apparently Broadway singers (?), are all beautifully performed with exuberance and style. The orchestration is lush and appropriate to the material.

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