This American version was written by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit years before Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the highly acclaimed ‘Phantom of the Opera’ that had its opening in London. This show was originally written for the musical genre and has a superb dialog.
In this version, the beautiful Christine is a self-taught street singer who is discovered by the champagne prince, Count Philipe de Chandon. The ‘Phantom’ Eric, is the illegitimate child of a ballerina and the managing director of the theatre. When Eric hears Christine’s singing he becomes obsessed with her, as her voice reminds him of his Mother and so secretly he offers her singing lessons. However, one day their secret is revealed….
SONGS:
Melodie de Paris,
Dressing For the Night,
Where In the World,
This Place Is Mine,
You Are Music,
Sing Can You Sing,
Who Could Ever Have Dramed up You?,
My True Love,
My Mother Bore Me,
You Are My Own
ORCHESTRATION:
Piano/Conductor’s Score
Keyboards
Reed I: Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute
Reed II: Oboe, English Horn
Reed III: Clarinet
Reed IV: Flute, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Reed V: Bassoon
Horns I & II
Trumpets I & II
Trombone
Harp
Violins I & II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Percussion
