The opening night of Marc Blitzstein s The Cradle Will Rock was one of the most infamous in history. The attempt to shut down and censor the production resulted in an improvised performance with Blitzstein playing his score on the piano, which has influenced performances of this American masterpiece for decades. Now, this First Complete Recording of The Cradle Will Rock - recorded live at Opera Saratoga in July 2017 - restores Blitzstein s brilliant original orchestrations to their full glory. Under the baton of conductor John Mauceri and direction of Lawrence Edelson, this remarkable production of the fable of Steeltown USA, corrupted at every social level by the predations and capitalist cupidity of its boss-man, Mr. Mister, was hailed by the Philadelphia Inquirer as having no polite veneer to soften Blitzstein s social outrage, with a cast that had the scrupulousness of opera but the theatricality of Broadway. Straddling the worlds of opera, musical theater and popular music, The Cradle Will Rock is as timely and entertaining today as when it first premiered in 1937.
Dancer and the Moon is the upcoming ninth studio album by the group Blackmore's Night, set to be released June 11, 2013. DANCER AND THE MOON is a distinctive album, that is both melodic, rhythmic, and full of classic influences led by the dynamic and signature alto vocals of Candice Night and the phenomenal fret work of Ritchie Blackmore.DANCER AND THE MOON continues to establish the band that has been growing its following steadily in the jam, pagan/wiccan scene, new age, folk and progressive worlds, as well as the classic rock community.
2009 two CD holiday release. Christmas With The Stars is a wonderfull collection of true legends singing the quintessential Christmas songs of generations gone by. With golden oldies from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat 'King' Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, Christmas With The Stars is a merry soundtrack to the festive season. EMI.