Chess in Concert (2 CD) (B0028SVXVC)

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Editorial Review:

Starring multiplatinum artist Josh Groban, Tony-winning Idina Menzel (Wicked) and Tony nominated Adam Pascal (RENT), Chess In Concert
revives the eclectic yet wonderfully pop 1984 concept album featuring the music of ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and lyrics of Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Evita). Recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2008, this spectacular Chess In Concert - introduced by Rice and with the 50- piece City of London Philharmonic and 100-voice West End Chorus - finally fulfills the promise of the popular cult musical.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

CHESS in concert:

I just don't care for the music. I did not realize what this cd would be and am sorry I purchased it.

Chess in concert:

a gift for the wife of someone who is the chess nerd. He liked it better than she. He had suggested it as a gift for her since Josh Groban is one of the artists.

Enjoyable, but has it's issues:

I originally ordered the DVD of this off of Netflix, mainly I admit because of Kerry Ellis, who actually kept me watching the whole show because I just kept waiting for her to finally show up. Surprisingly for me, I actually began to enjoy the rest of the show and the voices of Josh Groban and Adam Pascal. I was happy to see that Kerry Ellis did not disappoint in her performance, and I actually watched the DVD again to get more of the idea of the show and enjoy the other actors and characters and grew to... more info

Disappointing:

I guess I'm just stuck back in the 80s, but I still prefer the original to this one. I don't like most of the changes that have been made. I love Josh Groban, but he just wasn't convincing in this role. Idina Menzel is atrocious. Her screeching may be fine for a wicked witch but didn't work for a smart, sophisticated romantic role.
The graphics were also a bit corny.

Tracks:

1. Prologue
2. Story of Chess
3. Merano/What a Scene! What a Joy!
4. Commie Newspapers
5. Press Conference
6. Molikov and Anatoly
7. Where I Want to Be
8. Difficult and Dangerous Times
9. Arbiter
10. Hymn to Chess
11. Merchandisers
12. Global TV Fanfare
13. Chess Game #1
14. Arbiter (Reprise)
15. Quartet (A Model of Decorum and Tranquillity)
16. Florence and Molokov

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