Barbara Cook In Mostly Sondheim

Barbara Cook In Mostly Sondheim


Starring:Barbara Cook
Studio: DRG
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Barbara Cook's magnificent Mostly Sondheim concert is more than a tribute to the greatest Broadway composer of the late 20th century. It's also a tribute to the performer herself, the premier leading lady of her generation and a consummate cabaret artist. Accompanied by longtime musical director Wally Harper, Cook winds through such Sondheim selections as "Everybody Says Don't" and "Send in the Clowns." But the 86-minute program was suggested by a 1999 New York Times article by Sondheim entitled "Songs I Wish I Had Written," so it also includes non-Sondheim songs such as "I Got Lost in His Arms" and "The Trolley Song" plus peak moments from Cook's career (She Loves Me's "Ice Cream" and Follies in Concert's "Losing My Mind"). By the time she closes with a stunning a cappella "Anyone Can Whistle," the transfixed audience is sorry that it's over, but grateful they were there. --David Horiuchi
Description
The legendary star of Broadway's "Music Man," "She Loves Me" and Candide" sings the songs of Stephen Sondheim and songs he wished he had written. Recorded live in true Dolby 5.1 multi-track surround sound, this 86 minute program captures the unmatched performance of one of America's most gifted artists.

Accompanied by longtime musical directory Wally Harper, Barbara Cook performs a memorable evening of songs by the great Stephen Sondheim mixed with songs Sondheim has said he wished he had written. It's a unique musical celebration The New York Times calls "brilliant...transcendent...you may find yourself holding your breath in awe!" As The Times of London recently declared: "Barbara Cook is the greatest theatrical singer in concert at the moment." Barbara Cook continues to perform MOSTLY SONDHEIM to critical acclaim and sold-out houses.

1. Everybody Says Don't
2. Buds Won't Bud
3. I Wonder What Became Of Me?
4. The Eagle and Me
5. I Had Myself a True Love
6. Another Hundred People / So Many People
7. In Buddy's Eyes
8. I Got Lost In His Arms
9. You Can't Get a Man With a Gun
10. Medley: Hard Hearted Hannah / Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / San Francisco
11. When In Rome (I Do As the Romans Do)
12. Happiness
13. Loving You
14. You Could Drive a Person Crazy
15. Send in the Clowns
16. Ice Cream (Vanilla)
17. Not a Day Goes By / Losing My Mind
18. The Trolley Song
19. Anyone Can Whistle
Barbara Cook In Mostly Sondheim
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Barbara Cook and Sondheim at their best
  • Exceptional... but just a bit different than expected.
  • Brilliant Barbara!!
  • Barbara Cook in Mostly Sondheim
  • Artistry in action
Barbara Cook In Mostly Sondheim
Starring: Barbara Cook
Manufacturer: DRG
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00008DDGR
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Amazon.com

Barbara Cook's magnificent Mostly Sondheim concert is more than a tribute to the greatest Broadway composer of the late 20th century. It's also a tribute to the performer herself, the premier leading lady of her generation and a consummate cabaret artist. Accompanied by longtime musical director Wally Harper, Cook winds through such Sondheim selections as "Everybody Says Don't" and "Send in the Clowns." But the 86-minute program was suggested by a 1999 New York Times article by Sondheim entitled "Songs I Wish I Had Written," so it also includes non-Sondheim songs such as "I Got Lost in His Arms" and "The Trolley Song" plus peak moments from Cook's career (She Loves Me's "Ice Cream" and Follies in Concert's "Losing My Mind"). By the time she closes with a stunning a cappella "Anyone Can Whistle," the transfixed audience is sorry that it's over, but grateful they were there. --David Horiuchi

Description

The legendary star of Broadway's "Music Man," "She Loves Me" and Candide" sings the songs of Stephen Sondheim and songs he wished he had written. Recorded live in true Dolby 5.1 multi-track surround sound, this 86 minute program captures the unmatched performance of one of America's most gifted artists.

Accompanied by longtime musical directory Wally Harper, Barbara Cook performs a memorable evening of songs by the great Stephen Sondheim mixed with songs Sondheim has said he wished he had written. It's a unique musical celebration The New York Times calls "brilliant...transcendent...you may find yourself holding your breath in awe!" As The Times of London recently declared: "Barbara Cook is the greatest theatrical singer in concert at the moment." Barbara Cook continues to perform MOSTLY SONDHEIM to critical acclaim and sold-out houses.

1. Everybody Says Don't
2. Buds Won't Bud
3. I Wonder What Became Of Me?
4. The Eagle and Me
5. I Had Myself a True Love
6. Another Hundred People / So Many People
7. In Buddy's Eyes
8. I Got Lost In His Arms
9. You Can't Get a Man With a Gun
10. Medley: Hard Hearted Hannah / Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / San Francisco
11. When In Rome (I Do As the Romans Do)
12. Happiness
13. Loving You
14. You Could Drive a Person Crazy
15. Send in the Clowns
16. Ice Cream (Vanilla)
17. Not a Day Goes By / Losing My Mind
18. The Trolley Song
19. Anyone Can Whistle

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Barbara Cook and Sondheim at their best.......2006-02-23

For those that love Barbara Cook's splendid vocal ability, and the music of Sondhim, this is a real treat. This is as close as one can get without being at a live concert.

4 out of 5 stars Exceptional... but just a bit different than expected........2004-08-29

I've never seen Barbara Cook live, but have always been a big fan. This DVD is indeed fantastic, but I was slightly disappointed. On the cover, there is a picture of her in a sparkly top simply glowing in the spotlight. This picture is obviously NOT from the performance on the DVD. In this DVD performance, she's wearing some sort of pantsuit outfit and the whole atmosphere is much more casual than I thought it was going to be. From the glamorous picture on the jacket, I thought this was going to be an all-out BIG show (orchestra, etc.). Instead, it is a very intimate show with just piano accompaniment. Not that it is bad - on the contrary... it is a wonderful performace. It is simply different than I'd expected. Nonetheless, I still love it and recommend it highly.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant Barbara!!.......2003-08-20

This DVD is perfect!!Anyone who loves great singing, acting and storytelling will adore it. Ms. Cook is one-of -a-kind. I saw her in She Loves Me and Something More! as a teen and she sounds just as great now as she did then. She just has an amazing voice!
This DVD would be perfect as a birthday or Christmas gift. The recipient will truly thank you! Barbara Cook is truly amazing!What a wonderful woman and artist!

5 out of 5 stars Barbara Cook in Mostly Sondheim.......2003-06-20

Barbara Cook is a phenomenon. This DVD is so wonderful it is simply hard to describe. Of course, her performance is first rate but what really makes this disc a cut above is the master class available in the bonus features. How fascinating to get into the mind of a show business genius! And just by the shots of the crowd, it is obvious that all are totally mesmorized by the experience. She takes the kids from being talented to being stars right before your very eyes. I cannot recommend this any higher. Go Barbara!

5 out of 5 stars Artistry in action.......2003-05-30

What a treat to see Barbara Cook on DVD. I was very lucky to have a front row seat to "Mostly Sondheim" when it played Benaroya Hall in Seattle last October. Hearing and seeing Ms Cook in person was a very wonderful experience.
It isn't quite like seeing her live in concert but this wonderfully packaged DVD is the very next best thing. Filmed at SUNY in Purchase, NY last October and November it is beautifully photographed and presents the entire show. Having been a big fan of hers for many years it is wonderful to watch her artistry over and over.
As a bonus, there are scenes from a Master Class she gave at the Kennedy Center last August. She is so endearing and warm to the students that she can correct them and they love her for it. A young man named Tim Tourpin gave an amazing rendition of "Sailing" that had Barbara Cook visibly stunned.
Don't hesitate a moment longer to get this brilliant piece of theatre.

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