As I've said on the multiple OTHER threads about the CSR, I love it aside from the adult Cosette, who sounds like a bleating lamb on helium. It's the kind of voice that makes people loathe cast recordings.
(no lie--- more than once I've had friends reach for the eject button the minute that shrill, ear-splitting trill comes on, after previously listening patiently and without complaint to my CDs.)
Mattbrain,
Thank you so much for voicing my opinion.
I love Debbie Byrne as Fantine on this recording.
This recording reminds me a lot of the current revival....emotionless, and soulless.
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The only people I dislike on the LM CSR are the Cosette, Valjean, and Thenardiers. I think that Kaho Shimada is fantastic as Eponine.
I hate the CSR of Miss Saigon, though.
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