Research Catalog

Title

Conversation piece : [a musical play in three acts] / book, music & lyrics by Noel Coward.

Author

Coward, Noël, 1899-1973.

Publication

Norfolk [England] : Must Close Saturday Records, 2007.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Pons, Lily, 1898-1976.
• Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
• Engel, Lehman, 1910-1982.

Description

1 audio disc (79 min., 7 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.

Alternative Title

Noel Coward's Conversation piece

Subject

• Musicals

Note

• Complete performance of the play ["romantic comedy with music in three acts"] with dialogue, adapted by Coward.
• Subtitle from container insert.
• Musical arrangements by Carol Huxley.
• Compact disc.
• Program notes by Adrian Wright inserted in container.

Event (note)

• Recorded as a studio recording in New York, 1951.

Contents

Overture (3:22) -- The scene is laid in Brighton by the sea (1:14) -- Good morning, Rose (2:45) -- Never mind ... I'll follow my secret heart (5:37) -- The marquis of Sheere (2:21) -- You understand, her happiness is all that matters (3:45) -- I'm afraid it is too late for that ; Reprise: I'll follow my secret heart (1:07) -- The regent and his retinue (:31) -- This over-masculinity ; Regency rakes (2:24) -- Two English ladies with English names (3:38) -- Charming, charming (3:30) -- Dear little soldiers (1:57) -- The mother and father of dear Lord Sheere (2:57) -- We British are an island race ; There's always something fishy about the French (2:03) -- Imagine a summer evening if you please (:48) -- Lord Sheere and his father the Duke pass by (1:20) -- My dear Julia, I thought you were in Spain (2:51) -- Once more the house so modest (:28) -- English lesson (2:27) -- There's a lady downstairs to see you (6:16) -- Melanie, I wish to apologise ; Reprise: I'll follow my secret heart (3:28) -- The melody that follows (:21) -- Now that you know : Reprise: Regency rakes (1:43) -- Please try to envisage a social occasion (1:05) -- What a charming house (3:25) -- I am glad that you are gay ; Aria (7:59) -- The following scene is the following day (2:45) -- And now for a rather charming scene (1:07) -- Nevermore (2:10) -- Melanie (2:13) -- All comedies must come to an end [Finale] (1:13).

Call Number

*LDC 47757

LCCN

• 2014622467
• 5060112530135

OCLC

256702601

Author

Coward, Noël, 1899-1973.

Title

Conversation piece : [a musical play in three acts] / book, music & lyrics by Noel Coward.

Imprint

Norfolk [England] : Must Close Saturday Records, 2007.

Playing Time

011907

Type of Content

performed music

Type of Medium

audio

Type of Carrier

audio disc

Performer

Lily Pons, Noel Coward, Richard Burton, vocals ; supporting vocalists ; children's chorus ; orchestra ; Lehman Engel, conductor.

Event

Recorded as a studio recording in New York, 1951.

Added Author

Pons, Lily, 1898-1976. Performer

Coward, Noël, 1899-1973. Adapter. Performer

Burton, Richard, 1925-1984. Performer

Engel, Lehman, 1910-1982. Conductor

Other Standard Identifier

5060112530135

Publisher No.

MCSR 3039 Must Close Saturday Records

Research Call Number

*LDC 47757 Notes on file