Broadway and Beyond the Concert Songs - Colm Wilkinson CD

FLCR016CD
Broadway and Beyond the Concert Songs - Colm Wilkinson CD
Broadway and Beyond the Concert Songs - Colm Wilkinson CD
Broadway and Beyond the Concert Songs - Colm Wilkinson CDTo lovers of musical theatre around the world, Colm Wilkinson definitely needs no introduction. On stages in London, New York, Toronto and beyond, he has firmly established himself as one of theatres greatest performers. His definitive portrayal of such leading characters as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera has brought the Irish born singer huge critical acclaim, a trophy case crammed with awards, and the adoration of millions of theatregoers. This is the album his fans have been waiting for. A recording of the songs from his highly successful concert tour. A fantastic mix of Broadway, Pop, Irish Ballads and more, all sung with the passion, emotion and honesty that has made Wilkinson famous. Colm Wilkinson created the role of Jean Valjean in the original London and Broadway productions of Les Miserables, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Actor as well as Tony and Drama Desk nominations, and winning the Helen Hayes Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Theatre World Award. Colm returned to the role of Jean Valjean for one night only in October 1995, starring in the now legendary London 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. A video version of the concert has since been seen by millions on televison stations throughout the world. Colm created the role of The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Phantom of the Opera at the composers annual music festival at Sydmonton. He went on to star in the Toronto production at the Pantages Theatre, from the shows premiere in September 1989 until May 1994. For his portrayal Colm received the 1989-90 Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Review or Musical. Colm also received his second Dora Mavor Moore Award for his role as Valjean in Les Miserables in 1998 in Toronto. Personnel: Bill Shanley (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin) Ken Rice (violin) Grainne Hope (cello) Brendan Doyle (flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone) Gavin Murphy (piano, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards) Pat Fitzpatrick (keyboards) Paul Moore (double bass, bass guitar) Philip Myatt (bass guitar) Desi Reynolds (drums) Lloyd Byrne (timpani, percussion) Siobhan Pettit, Aine Whelan (background vocals).Recording information: Spiral Studios, County Kildare Ventry Studios, County Dublin Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin.Photographer: David Leyes.\n\nColm Wilkinson - Broadway & Beyond the Concert Songs [CD]\n\nAdditional Info: Personnel: Bill Shanley (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin); Ken Rice (violin); Grainne Hope (cello); Brendan Doyle (flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Gavin Murphy (piano, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards); Pat Fitzpatrick (keyboards); Paul Moore (double bass, bass guitar); Philip Myatt (bass guitar); Desi Reynolds (drums); Lloyd Byrne (timpani, percussion); Siobhan Pettit, Aine Whelan (background vocals).

Specifics

  • Album: Broadway and Beyond the Concert Songs
  • Artist: Colm Wilkinson
  • Label: FLCR016CD
  • Genre: Jazz, Pop, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen
  • MPN: 024602
Tracklist

1. The Music Of The Night 2. Tennessee Waltz 3. The Wind Beneath My Wings 4. Bring Him Home 5. This Is The Moment 6. Runaway 7. Some Enchanted Evening 8. Country Roads 9. Somewhere 10. Hallelujah 11. The House Of The Rising Sun 12. If I Ever Would Leave You 13. Old Man River 14. Whiskey In The Jar 15. Danny Boy 16. Anthem 17a. Imagine 17b. Peace Will Come