Favorite Overtures- Page 3
Favorite Overtures
Favorite Overtures#50
Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:11pmBless you, uncageg! I never knew about this site and am delighted to find a "Rodgers and Hammerstein" radio station.
Favorite Overtures#51
Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:32pm
It has been around for a while and they expanded their stations over time. I listen to the Sondheim station a lot. For general listening I prefer BWW's station but for specific listening, I love AccuRadio. I also like that you can listen to music from certain time periods. They don't take requests though.
Favorite Overtures#52
Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:34pm
Finian's Rainbow
South Pacific
Gypsy
(Do Ent'ractes count? if so then) Ragtime
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Favorite Overtures#53
Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:43pm
CO2, they also mix in movie versions and concert versions. I also just noticed they have a "Wide Playlist" channel that includes more obscure stuff.
Favorite Overtures#54
Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:27pmI certainly agree with all the more obvious choices already listed. However, one of my personal favorites (if we're including entr'actes) is the entr'acte from The Scarlet Pimpernel. Say what you want about especially the later versions of the show (and I'll agree with you), but I just LOVE the entr'acte, especially the trombone counterpoint at the end.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
Favorite Overtures#55
Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:52pm
Gypsy
Follies
My Fair Lady
The Producers (CD version)
42nd Street
NO No Nanette
Chicago
I also love the Jerry Herman's Broadway overture (or "the Showtunes")
Favorite Overtures#56
Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:43pmSouth Pacific by far.
Favorite Overtures#57
Posted: 9/20/10 at 2:45am
frontrowcentre, I'm with you on Bells Are Ringing—I adore that overture! (I'm so glad the show is getting another shot at Encores after that blasted revival ten years ago. Do it right this time!)
Just listened today to the overture of the 1971 revival of No, No, Nanette after many, many years. Wow. It's wonderful! Give it a listen if you haven't lately.
Favorite Overtures#58
Posted: 9/20/10 at 3:40amIs there no love for the Show Boat overture? I've only have one recording (The 1988 3 CD EMI) but was hooked the first time I [recently] heard it.
Favorite Overtures#59
Posted: 9/20/10 at 8:43amWhat was the last NEW show to have a great overture? All I can think of is Light in the Piazza - which is one of the greatest.
Favorite Overtures#60
Posted: 9/27/10 at 2:15am
Light in the Pizza is so beautiful.
but, I am in love with Legally Blonde's overture. It is sooo sweet, and the lead into Omigod You Guys is just adorable!
Dirty Rotten and Sweet Charity also are some of my favorites..
and although it isn't an overture, Next to Normal's prelude always gives me a shiver.
Favorite Overtures#61
Posted: 9/28/10 at 12:27am
I have all my overtures in one mood-improving playlist. It never fails.
Has anyone mentioned the Gershwin overtures?
Girl Crazy
Oh, Kay!
Funny Face
Of Thee I Sing
Strike up the Band
They are just thrilling to listen to!
(Tazber, that National Symphony Orchestra collection sounds wonderful. Thanks for posting it. I'm downloading it now.)
Favorite Overtures#62
Posted: 9/28/10 at 12:30am
How could I forget Promises, Promises?
I think it might be my all time favorite.
Favorite Overtures#63
Posted: 9/28/10 at 12:39am^ I agree! Promises Promises has an incredible overture. I also like the Love Never Dies overture.
Favorite Overtures#65
Posted: 9/28/10 at 7:50amI saw Idina Menzel at the Cincinnati Music Hall on Sunday. Before she performed, the Cincinnati Pops played several selections from Broadway musicals. I was very excited when they played the West Side Story overture. It was fantastic.
Favorite Overtures#67
Posted: 9/28/10 at 9:39pm
Thank you uncageg!
AccuRadio's Broadway Overtures Channel is truly wonderful.
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