Bibliograph

The King and I, original orchestrations, music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon ; orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett

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The King and I, original orchestrations, music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon ; orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett

Language

eng

Form of composition

musical revues and comedies

Format of music

not applicable

Main title

The King and I

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

40695781

resource.otherEventInformation

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, July 1994

Responsibility statement

music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon ; orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett

Series statement

Master works edition

Sub title

original orchestrations

Table Of Contents

Disc 1: Overture -- Opening act one -- I whistle a happy tune -- vignettes and dance -- My lord and master -- Hello young lovers -- The march of the Siamese children -- Postlude and scene before curtain -- A puzzlement -- School room scene -- Getting to know you -- Incidental -- We kiss in the shadows -- A puzzlement (reprise) -- Shall I tell you what I think of you? -- Something wonderful -- Something wonderful (reprise) -- Finale act one. Disc 2: Entr'acte -- Western people funny -- Dance of Anna and Sir Edward -- We kiss in the shadows incidental -- I have dreamed -- Hello young lovers (reprise) -- The small house of Uncle Thomas -- Song of the king -- Shall we dance? -- Melos -- Processional -- Something wonderful (reprise) -- Polka doloroso -- I whistle a happy tune (reprise) -- Finale ultimo -- Exit music

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