Dive into the enchanting world of "Marguerite," a captivating musical journey composed by the legendary Michel Legrand. This album, released on August 31, 2008, under First Night Records, is a testament to Legrand's mastery of French jazz, offering a rich and immersive experience that spans over an hour and fourteen minutes. Inspired by Alexandre Dumas' "La Dame aux camélias" and set against the backdrop of German-occupied Paris, "Marguerite" tells the poignant tale of a 40-year-old ex-singer and her forbidden affair with a young musician entangled in the French Resistance. The narrative unfolds through 26 beautifully crafted tracks, each one a gem that showcases Legrand's exceptional talent for weaving music and storytelling. From the haunting melodies of "Come One, Come All" to the stirring reprise of "Day by Day, Pt. 4," every song is a masterclass in musical theater. The album features a stellar cast and orchestrations by Michel Legrand himself, along with contributions from Seann Alderking, ensuring a performance that is as powerful as it is memorable. "Marguerite" is not just an album; it's an experience that transports you to a different time and place, where music and history intertwine in a way that only Michel Legrand can achieve.
Tracks
Come One, Come AllMarguerite Original London Cast Recording Company
Let The World TurnAndrew C. Wadsworth, Marguerite Original London Cast Recording Company
Jazz TimeJulian Ovenden, Annalene Beechey, Simon Thomas, Matt Cross
China DollRuthie Henshall
China Doll (Reprise)Julian Ovenden, Ruthie Henshall
The Face I SeeRuthie Henshall
Time Was WhenAnnalene Beechey, Simon Thomas, Matt Cross
The World Begins TodayMarguerite Original London Cast Recording Company
WaitingRuthie Henshall, Julian Ovenden
Day by Day, Pt. 1Marguerite Original London Cast Recording Company
IntoxicationRuthie Henshall, Julian Ovenden, Alexander Hanson
I Am HereRuthie Henshall, Julian Ovenden
Take Good Care Of YourselfAnnalene Beechey, Simon Thomas, Julian Ovenden, Ruthie Henshall
Overture Act Two / Day by Day, Pt. 2Ruthie Henshall, Julian Ovenden, Alexander Hanson, Marguerite Original London Cast Recording Company
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