John Mauceri

Candide [1982 New York City Opera]

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AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann

Candide, as a musical/opera, has a highly complex history, having gone through multiple alterations since it first premiered in 1956 with a book by Lillian Hellman. In the 1974 version, the book was rewritten by Hugh Wheeler (as adapted from Voltaire and at the insistence of director Hal Prince) with added humor, ultimately saving it from being a complete disaster by some accounts. In any case, the music is by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Richard Wilbur -- although additional lyrics are contributed by John Latouche, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and John Wells. This version is a recording by the New York City Opera, based on its 1982 revival of the show, once again with revised music.

Track Listing - Disc 1

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time
Candide, operetta in 2 acts (New York City Opera House version)
1	Act 1. Overture Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:28
2	Act 1. Fanfare / Life is Happiness Indeed Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:52
3	Act 1. The Best of All Possible Worlds Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:48
4	Act 1. Happy Instrumental / Oh, Happy We Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:24
5	Act 1. Candid Begins His Travels Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	1:03
6	Act 1. It Must Be So (Candide's Meditation) Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:01
7	Act 1. Westphalian Fanfare, Chorale, Battle Music and It Must Be So reprise Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:57
8	Act 1. Entrance of the Jew Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	0:40
9	Act 1. Glitter and Be Gay Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	6:33
10	Act 1. Earthquake Music / Dear Boy Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:08
11	Act 1. Auto-da-Fé (What a Day) Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	7:40
12	Act 1. Candide's Lament Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	3:38
13	Act 1. You Were Dead, You Know Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:49
14	Act 1. Travel (to the stables) / I Am Easily Assimilated Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:56
15	Act 1. Quartet Finale Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	3:00

Track Listing - Disc 2

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time
Candide, operetta in 2 acts (New York City Opera House version)
1	Act 2. Entr'acte Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	1:08
2	Act 2. Ballad of the New World Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	3:29
3	Act 2. My Love Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:15
4	Act 2. Barcarolle Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	3:33
5	Act 2. Alleluia Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:41
6	Act 2. Eldorado Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	1:10
7	Act 2. Sheep Song Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:29
8	Act 2. Governor's Waltz Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	3:31
9	Act 2. Bon Voyage Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	2:50
10	Act 2. Quiet Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:25
11	Act 2. Constantinople / What's the Use Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	3:45
12	Act 2. Finale. Make Our Garden Grow Leonard Bernstein	John Mauceri	4:18

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John Mauceri

Candide [1982 New York City Opera]

AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann

Track Listing - Disc 1

Track Listing - Disc 2