The musical always leaves a pleasant aftertaste, and although skeptics say that the best of the genre is in the past, modern musicals are just as amazing. Old school musicals include the unforgettable Swing Time (1936), An American in Paris (1951), Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), The Sound of Music (1965), Oliver! ” (1968), “All That Jazz” (1979), “Ball” (1982), “Victor/Victoria” (1982).
More or less modern - okroshka from old hits “Moulin Rouge” and “Around the Universe”, animated “The Lion King”, biographical (Cole Porter and “Darling”, Bobby Darrin and “By the Sea”) and manga musicals. Unfortunately, it is impossible to write about them all, here are the best of them. And the best musicals will be criticized (or admired) by the cynical Stas and the romantic Polina.
When you're in Manhattan and some creepy-eyed, untrustworthy man is selling Cats tickets for cheap, be sure to grab them. But only as a souvenir, because the musical has not been on for ten years. This long-running production was visited by more than 50 million spectators in thirty countries. The show beat the imaginable and the unthinkable records: collected 7 Tony medals, the Laurence Olivier Award, the Evening Standard and the French Molière. “Cats” has been translated into 14 languages.
A talented person can make candy out of anything. Andrew Lloyd Webber was inspired by T. S. Elliott's Popular Science of Cats, Written by an Old Possum
The French detective author Gaston Leroux, like no one else, understood the reader's interest in everything mysterious and inexplicable. The writer created a series mystical works, among which “The Enchanted Chair”, "The Man Who Saw the Devil", "Mysterious King" And "Phantom of the Opera". Last about supernatural being, living in a dungeon under the Paris Opera building.
The plot is dramatic love triangle. During the production of the opera “Faust”, the young understudy Christina Daye receives main role thanks to the instructions of the mysterious Ghost. Viscount Raoul de Chagny, who has known the girl since childhood, comes to the theater.
Bernard Show, modestly declined Nobel Prize in literature, wrote his interpretation of the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. According to its plot, the great phonetics expert Professor Higgins undertakes to teach any commoner on a dare, so much so that he will not be distinguished from a secular person. The choice falls on the vulgar flower girl Eliza Doolittle, who actually turns into a charming lady with an impeccable accent.
Variations on a classic theme are often successful, and this show became wildly popular immediately after its Broadway premiere on March 15, 1956. Two years later, the premiere took place in London, where the role of Higgins was played by
The people's appetite for bread and circuses is not a new phenomenon. In 1924, a young Chicago Tribune journalist, Maureen Dallas Watkins, wrote a piece about a corps de ballet actress who killed her boyfriend, followed by a story about a married lady who shot her lover. Both articles were of significant interest. When Maureen studied drama at Yale University, she wrote a play "Chicago". Productions followed on various stages and several film adaptations, including “Roxie Hart” with the brilliant Ginger Rogers in the title role.
When I noticed the plot famous choreographer and director Bobby Floss, a very close to us stylized 1920s version appeared
Many artists received prizes at Eurovision, but after a certain period there is no one to remember. Almost. Because the first steps on the path to fame are on international competition made by Canadian Celine Dion and the Swedish quartet ABBA.
Abbamania of the 80s is a completely unique phenomenon: even if a person of that generation does not understand music at all, one name of the group instantly awakens a wave of memories. Simple melodies with pleasant lyrics were so loved that hits “Winner takes it all”,“Dancing Queen”, “Gimme Gimme Gimme”, “S.O.S.” are still sung along all over the world, and the lyric “Happy New Year” became an anthem
I don’t remember what year it was summer, the song pretty much ruined it for many "Belle". It sounded from every gateway and was sung by any individual with the slightest bit of voice. I read somewhere that Yuliy Kim was responsible for the Russian-language texts (beware of the sixties poets!). Not everyone who survived then had their wounds healed.
The creation of the musical began in 1993: Luc Plamondon brought about three dozen songs to composer Riccardo Cocciante. Cocciante's recordings later became hits "Belle", “Le temps des cathedrales” And “Dance mon Esmeralda”. Victor Hugo's novel became a skillful canvas "Cathedral Notre Dame of Paris” .
The project turned out well
I don’t really want to talk about what’s on stage now. Just the texts with magical phrases “good is hopeless / but evil is so reliable” or so dear to Stas Mikhailov “for you / for you / for you” make you want to go away to borrow and never return. There were no cupcakes in the Soviet Union, but there were musicals. They were called differently, but the essence is the same - "Orpheus and Eurydice", "Prince and the Pauper", "Penelope", here are the music tapes "The Pig Farmer and the Shepherd"», "Tractor Drivers", "Funny boys", “Volga-Volga”, “Circus”, “Spring”.
Recently to a musical "Juno and Avos" turned 30 years old. Probably such rare luck happens once every
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" wrote Frank Baum. A little sorry for Western readers, interpretation Soviet writer Alexandra Volkova "Wizard Emerald City» , written in 1939, seems to me much more interesting and dynamic. However, this is a biased opinion, my favorite childhood book after all. But America compensated for this omission with many film adaptations, spin-offs, remakes, songs, etc., etc., etc., including a musical "Bewitched".
The musical as a separate genre of art originated on the theater stages of New York. In the 20s of the last century, it became a separate theater movement. Today, musicals are the most spectacular and high-budget productions. Hollywood directors and the British continue to be trendsetters. In the middle of the last century, musicals leaked into cinema and became mega-popular among viewers, because Hollywood celebrities performed the compositions.
The best Hollywood musicals of the last century
Hollywood director Stanley Donen made amazing musical films. The list is topped by one of his most incredible films, Singin' in the Rain, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds.
West Side Story is about Romeo and Juliet new way. The compositions were performed by American film stars Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer.
Another masterpiece has been added to the list of Hollywood musicals - the film "The Sound of Music". The film tells the story of the life of governess Maria, who finds herself in the family of a widower officer raising seven children.
In fourth position is the melodramatic film “My wonderful lady", released in 1964. The story of the flower girl Eliza, who, under the influence of Professor Higgins, becomes a real lady. The main roles were performed by Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison.
Grease is a great musical by Randol Kleiser. The film tells the story of two teenagers, Danny and Sandy, who, having fallen in love with each other, are forced to break up. Fate is favorable to the lovers and they regain their happiness. The musical is replete with a huge number of compositions and excellent choreography. The soundtrack to this film has been certified platinum twenty times.
Directors Soviet period enthusiastically accepted new genre cinema. Many were filmed bright paintings. Here is a list of musicals produced in the USSR.
At the first stage is the 1979 mini-series "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers." Great story about palace intrigue, love, friendship and courage. Maxim Dunaevsky created immortal hits that every generation knows.
The best films of the Soviet period can be called musical films. The list of masterpieces would be incomplete without the painting “The Man from the Boulevard des Capuchins.” A brilliant hit by Alla Surikova with magnificent compositions and legendary actors.
Another film has been added to the list of domestically produced musicals - “Wedding in Malinovka”. The plot tells about everyday life Civil War, against the backdrop of which real dramatic events develop.
“Truffaldino from Bergamo” is a comedy film about the savvy servant Truffaldino, who is hired to serve two masters at once and, without knowing it, arranges their destinies.
"Mary Poppins, Goodbye" - a fantastic film by Leonid Kvinikhidze, tells the familiar story of a magical nanny, a lady of perfection. The picture is replete with magical compositions by Maxim Dunaevsky and strong vocals of domestic performers.
On a warm summer evening or rainy day, we invite you to plunge into the mixture music, songs, dances,comedy And dramas. Cheer yourself up or maybe feel a little sad. We present to you 5 most famous musicals in the world:
"My Fair Lady"(My Fair Lady) (1956)
This musical is based on the play by Bernard Shaw. "Pygmalion", which tells how main character, flower girl Eliza Doolittle becomes a charming lady. This transformation took place due to a dispute between a phonetics professor and his linguist friend.The musical premiered on March 15, 1956. It was translated into eleven languages, including Hebrew, and was successfully shown in more than twenty countries. The musical received 6 Tony Awards. The original Broadway cast recording sold more than five million copies, and George Cukor's film of the same name was released in 1964. Warner Brothers paid record amount– 5.5 million dollars – for the rights to film the musical.
"Notre Dame de Paris"(Notre-Dame de Paris)(1998)
Musical based on Victor Hugo's novel Notre-Dame de Paris. It was first shown in Paris on September 16, 1998 and was included in the Guinness Book of Records as having the most successful first year of operation.
"Cats"(Cats) (1981)
The basis for "Cats" was a cycle of children's poems by T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", published in 1939 in England. This is a collection of ironic sketches of cat characters and habits, behind which various human types can be easily guessed.In the "Cats" theater, created by designer John Napier, there is no curtain; the hall and stage are a single space, and the action takes place not frontally, but throughout the entire depth. The stage is designed like a landfill and consists of mountains of picturesque rubbish, the set is equipped with sophisticated electronics. The actors are transformed into graceful cats using layers of makeup, hand-painted tights, yak hair wigs, fur collars, tails and shiny collars.
During its existence, the musical was staged more than forty times, was visited by more than 50 million spectators in thirty countries, was translated into 14 languages, and total amount fees in currently exceeded 2.2 billion dollars. Among the awards of "Cats" are the Laurence Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, seven Tony Awards, and the French Molière Award. Recordings by both the London and Broadway original casts received Grammy awards.
"Phantom of the Opera"(The Phantom of the Opera) (1986)
"The Phantom of the Opera", based on the novel of the same name French writer Gaston Leroux. It's gloomy and romantic story about a supernatural creature that lived in a dungeon under the Paris Opera.It became the second longest-running show in Broadway history, after Cats, with 10.3 million viewers.
More than 65,000 performances of Phantom were performed in 18 countries, including Japan, Austria, Canada, Sweden, Germany and Australia. Productions of The Phantom of the Opera received more than 50 prestigious awards, among which were three Laurence Olivier Awards and 7 Tony Awards, 7 Drama Desk Awards, and an Evening Standard Award. "The Phantom of the Opera" has won the sympathy of more than 58 million viewers from all over the world. Almost 11 million people have already watched it in New York alone, and over 80 million around the world.
"Mama Mia"(Mamma Mia) (1999)
The idea of creating an original musical based on ABBA songs belongs to producer Judy Kramer. More than 27 million is the total number of spectators around the world who visited the musical “Mamma Mia”. Every day, more than 20,000 people attend the musical "Mamma Mia" around the world.During its eight years of distribution, the musical was staged in more than 130 major cities. The album with the recording of the first production of "Mama Mia" went platinum in the USA, Australia and Korea; double platinum in the UK and gold in Germany, Sweden and New Zealand.
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A spectacular show, intricate choreography, extravagant outfits and, of course, unique music! All this makes the musical stand out among other theatrical genres. Well, we, in turn, invite you to plunge into the world musical libretto and remember iconic hits from musicals and rock operas.
Hits from musicals and rock operas that captivated the listener
10 The musical “Les Miserables” – Stars
Our Top 10 opens with the musical “Les Misérables” based on the novel of the same name by the legendary French writer Victor Hugo. Alain Biboul worked on the libretto and Claude-Michel Schonbert on the musical design. Their successful alliance is brilliantly reflected in the composition “Stars”. By the way, the English-language production did not leave the stage for 31 years and was later awarded the title of the longest-running musical in the history of the West End.
9 The musical “Cats” – Memory
What about cats? The musical “Cats” by the famous British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber introduces us not only to an extraordinary plot, but also to mesmerizing music. Here, undoubtedly, it is worth noting the composition “Memory”, the author of the lyrics was Trevor Nunn.
8 Rock opera “Juno and Avos” - I will never forget you
How can we remember hits from musicals and rock operas without Andrei Voznesensky and his immortal poems? It is “Juno and Avos” that is rightfully considered one of the most famous Russian rock operas, and Alexey Rybnikov’s composition “I will never forget you” continues to this day to penetrate into the hidden corners of the soul of more and more generations.
7 The musical “Romeo and Juliet” – Les Rois Du Monde
Songs from the French version of this musical have repeatedly taken first place in the music charts. It's about about Gerard Presgurvik's production of Romeo and Juliet. Gerard, as a true professional in his field, wrote not only the libretto, but also the music for the play. The most beloved composition by the audience was “Les Rois Du Monde”.
6 The musical “The Lion King” – Can you feel the love tonight
Surely each of us remembers the touching Walt Disney cartoon “The Lion King”. So here it is for all the lovers theater stage the incomparable Julie Taymor decided to stage the musical in collaboration with Disney Theatrical. The main soundtrack of the production was famous composition Elton John's "Can you feel the love tonight", written with lyrics by Tim Rice.
5 The musical “Chicago” – And All That Jazz
A real landmark of the art of composer John Kander is located in fifth place in our rating. The musical "Chicago" bursts into life with the soundtrack "And All That Jazz." John Kander has long been known for his long-term collaboration with the poet Fred Ebb, and the composition “And All That Jazz” can, without exaggeration, be called a reflection of the roaring era of the American 1920s.
4 The musical “The Phantom of the Opera” – Music of the Night
And again in our rating is the crowning achievement of maestro Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the novel of the same name by the French writer Gaston Leroux. “The Phantom of the Opera” has not left the stage of world theaters for 30 years and has recently reached Russia. And the composition “Music of the Night” has long won the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.
3 Rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” – I Only Want to Say
The three finalists are opened by the most successful rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which brought world fame to its creator Andrew Lloyd Webber. Rock opera, colorfully telling about last days the life of Jesus Christ, caused a huge public outcry and became a cult work for an entire generation, and the title song “I Only Want to Say,” recorded by singer Murray Head, created a real sensation.
2 Rock opera “Mozart” – L’Assasymphonie
The rock opera Mozart is undoubtedly a treasure of the 21st century. Its creators, Dove Attia and Albert Cohen, decided to show the whole world that Mozart was a true rock star of his era, a rebel genius whose fate was replete with ups and downs. The soundtrack “L’Assasymphonie” became a real pop-rock bomb that blew up the whole world, and even received the NRJ Music Awards in the “Francophone Song of the Year” category.
1 The musical “Notre-Dame de Paris” – Belle
So, Grand Prize audience choice goes to the musical Notre Dame de Paris, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, previously mentioned in our rating. Created by composer Riccardo Cocciante and poet Luc Plamondon, the composition “Belle” had unprecedented success and was also recognized best song fiftieth anniversary. Which rightfully gives it the right to surpass other hits from musicals and rock operas.
"Akhmatov's Requiem" - Poem "Requiem". Anna Akhmatova. Performed by 11T grade student Evgeniya Yuryeva. The poem was created under inhuman conditions. Requiem. What is the meaning of the epigraph? Nikolai Ivanovich Yezhov - People's Commissar of Internal Affairs from 1936 to 1938. The years of Yezhovshchina are terrible with cruel repressions. The poem is a materialized oath, the realization of the highest mission undertaken by the artist.
“Opera Prince Igor” - Borodin Alexander Porfirievich, Russian composer and chemist. Khan Konchak in A.P. Borodin’s opera “Prince Igor”. " Mighty bunch" - the community of Russian composers in 1850 - 60 years. “Prince Igor” - an opera by Russian composer A. P. Borodin in four actions with a prologue. In 1856 he graduated from the Medical-Surgical Academy.
“New Year's song” - This is the cheerful laughter of friends, This is dancing near the Christmas trees - That's what it means, that's what it means New Year! This is what it means, this is what New Year means! What is New Year? - That’s what it means, that’s what New Year means! This is what it means, this is what New Year means! sl. M. Plyatskovsky, m/f "What is New Year? What is New Year? These are berries and honey.
"Pencils" - Circus. Rain. Hare. Snowdrop. Gnomes. Drawing with pencils. Cat. Children draw. Christmas tree. Mountains and oceans. Bear. Clown. Elephants. Rainbow. We draw ourselves. Ship. Umbrella with pencils. Set of pencils. Boxes of pencils. Pencils. Box of pencils.
“Opera Snow Maiden” - Question 10. Identify the author of the opera “Snow Maiden” from the portrait. Question 1. Name the author of the opera “The Snow Maiden”? 1. M.I. Glinka 2. N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov 3. P. I. Tchaikovsky. Opera "The Snow Maiden" (test). Question 9. (musical) Listen to musical fragments and identify the shepherdess Lelya by his voice. Question 4. What is it called? dramatic work, on which the opera is created? 1. fairy tale 2. libretto 3. monologue.
“Spring has come” - And you are far from Christ, my friend. Come to Christ quickly, friend. * * *. Chorus: Spring has come again, look around. Why are you standing there confused? Look, spring has already come. Chorus: Spring has come again, Look around. 2. Both birds and plants came to life, Rivers awaken from sleep.
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