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| Les Miserables - The 10th Anniversary Dream Cast in Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall | 
| Actors: Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, Lea Salonga, Judy Kuhn, Michael Maguire
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (41 reviews)
Sales Rank: 734
Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD
Running Time: 148 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: 1000036352
UPC: 883929005949
EAN: 0883929005949
ASIN: B00110K62U
Release Date: February 19, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: May 1, 1998
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Product Description
A performance of Les Miserables by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall for a 10th Anniversary Concert celebration.Running Time: 147 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/BBC UPC: 883929005949 Manufacturer No: 1000036352
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The 10th anniversary concert video of the international musical sensation Les Miserables might be the best thing to appease fans until a full-fledged movie comes along. Or it might be even better, as feature films are often subject to extramusical casting considerations and this 1995 dream cast is superb. Reprising their roles from the original London company are Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), Michael Ball (Marius), and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier). From Broadway come Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine), and Michael Maguire (Enjolras); from a later London production comes Ruthie Henshall (Fantine); and from Australia comes Philip Quast (Javert). Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's score vividly captures the passion of Victor Hugo's epic tale of post-Revolutionary France, combining tear-jerking ballads ("I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home") and rousing anthems ("Do You Hear the People Sing"). The format of this concert is closer to that of a dramatic cantata rather than a fully staged production; the singers stand at their microphone stands with an orchestra and chorus behind them, but they do wear costumes and participate in some movement. At certain points such as the climax of the barricade scene, the video switches to action from a stage production. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra sounds great, and it can be thrilling when 200 choristers (dressed in logo T-shirts) rise to their feet for a full-company number such as "One Day More." Also, subtitles provide date and scene information and help move the story along. The 147-minute video contains footage not seen when Les Mis was a PBS pledge-drive staple, most notably the encore in which a progression of 17 actors who have played Valjean around the world share "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Each sings a line in his native language, a testament to the enduring power of this show to audiences everywhere. --David Horiuchi DVD features
The 2008 two-disc edition presents the concert on a single-sided disc (the original DVD split the concert over two sides) with optional English subtitles. It's also in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1 aspect ratio) comparied to the original's 1.33 full-screen. The second disc has Stage by Stage: Les Miserables, the hourlong documentary from 1988. --David Horiuchi
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| Customer Reviews: Read 36 more reviews...
 Dream Cast Delivers September 6, 2008
A remarkable ensemble of the elite of the stage world deliver a brilliant performance at Royal Albert Hall in London. Every element of this
production is balanced with pathos and humor making it a grand event for all ages. This is a must see DVD. The time honored tale of the policeman chasing a man for stealing a loaf of bread during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution unfolds with some of the greatest voices ever assembled on one stage. You will never see a greater perfomance of this musical ever again.
 Emotional mess August 31, 2008
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For about the past 15 years i have been a fan of Les Miserables. I have been in the Military for ten years and this musical keeps my sanity straight when i listen to it every so often. I have seen the play and received the dvd concert with digital surround (dts) released by WELL GO USA that my fiance got me, that has two separate disc a part 1 and 2 with no english subtitles. Then my fiance and i were ecstatic to find that there was a new dvd with the concert in one disc, which includes interviews of how it was made. I was sold and my fiance wanted a copy and so we got one online. After receiving it and finally had time to enjoy the concert in one dvd without interruption, i found that there was a screw up between 25 and 26 on act two when Gavroche sings Little People. The screw up was already mentioned on the other reviews so let me tell you how it ruined my night. First i was going to break the dvd i felt like why would somebody do such a thing. For something that well known of a musical ,how can someone get so careless and miss a whole part of it. The little boy Gavroche is one of my favorites too. Second this disappointment caused me irritation through the nite that i couldn't sleep. I had a feeling of discomfort, i guess after years of being in the military you get used to a life expectancy that when something goes wrong it interrupts my way of thinking and how i feel. Third i hope i get what is right in return to get the revised dvd and if not compensate me for this emotional mess i had to go through.
 Where are the subtitles? August 29, 2008
I bought the DVD of "Les Mis" to replace a taped version. I am completely satisfied with the DVD except for the fact that, unlike the tape, the DVD has no subtitles to describe the events of the story being depicted by the music. For anyone who has not read the book or seen the actual musical, the subtitles are necessary to completely follow the story.
Les Miserables is incroyable! August 25, 2008
This is the definitive version of the incredible stage production of Les Miserables. With all those amazing voices, particularly Michael Ball, it's a must-have for any fan of this show. The ending, with the many Jean Valjeans from around the world singing in their own tongue, is truly spectacular.
A Five Star Must August 15, 2008
I remember seeing this as a PBS special a few years ago, and I really enjoyed it. Recently I saw some snippets of it on You Tube, and decided to buy a copy. It was money well spent. The music is fantastic, the voices send a chill through the body. I could watch and listen to this over and over, and never tire of it. I really enjoyed the novel that it was based on. Pure entertainment!
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