Carnival (1961 Original Broadway Cast)
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Music CD Cover Composer: Bob Merrill Performer: Mel Tormé Performer: Richard Chamberlain Performer: Paul Smith Performer: James Mitchell Performer: Kaye Ballard Performer: Jerry Orbach Performer: Anna Maria Alberghetti Performer: Henry Lascoe Performer: George Marcy Edition: Music CD Format: Cast Recording CD Release Date: 1989-06-08 Music Label: Decca Broadway Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for Carnival (1961 Original Broadway Cast) Album
Free Music Review: Dreams from the Upper Shelf
Hit: 4 Stars
Having somewhat vilified Bob Merrill in previous reviews, I thought I should give him credit when he got it right. And he did, big time, with his 1961 score for "Carnival." I can't say it's one of the great Broadway scores of all time, but it's splendid nonetheless. The simplicity and warmth of the story seems to have brought out the best in Merrill. Song after song, the score is fresh, exuberant, clever and emotionally rich. Credit is due as well to a committed cast, most notably Anna Maria Alberghetti who perfectly personifies Lili's naivete and heart.
The image of "Beautiful candy, too pretty to eat" is a perfect one for the score of "Carnival": It's sweet, delicate and lovely; a treat to which you'll come back again and again.