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The King and I [original cast album : featuring members of the New York production

Title
The King and I [sound recording] : [original cast album : featuring members of the New York production / music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II].
Author
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979.
Publication
Universal City, Calif. : MCA Classics, p1993.

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AudioUse in library *LDC 21062 (F)Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Landon, Margaret, 1903-1993.
  • Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960.
  • Lawrence, Gertrude
  • Brynner, Yul
  • Morrow, Doretta
  • Douglas, Larry
  • Sarnoff, Dorothy
  • Dvonch, Frederick
Description
1 sound disc (37 min., 26 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Series Statement
Broadway gold
Uniform Title
King and I. Selections
Alternative Title
  • King and I.
  • Rodgers & Hammerstein 50th anniversary collection.
  • Rodgers and Hammerstein fiftieth anniversary collection.
Subjects
Note
  • Musical.
  • Subtitles and statement of responsibility from container.
  • Based on the novel "Anna and the King of Siam" by Margaret Landon.
  • The King and I opened Mar. 29, 1951, at the St. James Theatre, New York City.
  • Originally released on LP: (Decca : DL-9008) May 28, 1951.
  • Digitally restored.
  • Part of the 4 disc set entitled "The Rodgers & Hammerstein 50th anniversary collection" MCA Classics: MCAD4-10766 (MCAD-10049--MCAD-10799).
  • Compact disc.
  • Program notes by Louis Untermeyer and Max O. Preeo (11 p. : ill., photos.) inserted in container.
Performer (note)
  • Gertrude Lawrence (Anna Leonowens) ; Yul Brynner (The King) ; Doretta Morrow (Tuptim) ; Dorothy Sarnoff (Lady Thiang) ; Larry Douglas (Lun Tha) ; supporting cast and orchestra ; Frederick Dvonch, conductor.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Apr. 16 & 17, 1951.
Contents
Overture (orchestra) -- I whistle a happy tune (Gertrude Lawrence, orchestra) -- My lord and master (Doretta Morrow, orchestra) -- Hello, young lovers (Gertrude Lawrence, orchestra) -- March of the royal Siamese children (orchestra) -- A puzzlement (Yul Brynner, orchestra) -- Getting to know you (Gertrude Lawrence, orchestra) -- We kiss in a shadow (Doretta Morrow, Larry Douglas) -- Shall I tell you what I think of you? (Gertrude Lawrence, orchestra) -- Something wonderful (Dorothy Sarnoff, orchestra) -- I have dreamed (Doretta Morrow, Larry Douglas, orchestra) -- Shall we dance? (Gertrude Lawrence, Yul Brynner, orchestra).
Call Number
*LDC 21062 (F)
OCLC
30806477
Author
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979.
Title
The King and I [sound recording] : [original cast album : featuring members of the New York production / music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II].
Imprint
Universal City, Calif. : MCA Classics, p1993.
Series
Broadway gold
Cast
Gertrude Lawrence (Anna Leonowens) ; Yul Brynner (The King) ; Doretta Morrow (Tuptim) ; Dorothy Sarnoff (Lady Thiang) ; Larry Douglas (Lun Tha) ; supporting cast and orchestra ; Frederick Dvonch, conductor.
Event
Recorded Apr. 16 & 17, 1951.
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Added Author
Landon, Margaret, 1903-1993. Anna and the King of Siam.
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. Librettist
Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. Lyricist
Lawrence, Gertrude, singer.
Brynner, Yul, singer.
Morrow, Doretta. voc
Douglas, Larry. voc
Sarnoff, Dorothy. voc
Dvonch, Frederick. Conductor
Added Title
Rodgers & Hammerstein 50th anniversary collection.
Rodgers and Hammerstein fiftieth anniversary collection.
Publisher No.
MCAD4-10766 (MCAD-10049--MCAD-10799) MCA Classics
MCAD-10049 MCA Classics
DL-9008 MCA Classics
Research Call Number
*LDC 21062 (F) Program notes on file.
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