{"product_id":"leonard-bernstein-candide-original-cast-recording-of-the-complete-production-lp-103126-den00001658","title":"Leonard Bernstein - Candide - Original Cast Recording Of The Complete Production - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia Masterworks, CBS Inc., CBS Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e S2X 32923\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Bernstein’s *Candide - Original Cast Recording Of The Complete Production* offers a full immersion into his witty and musically rich adaptation of Voltaire’s satire. This 1974 vinyl pressing highlights Bernstein’s blend of operetta charm and Broadway flair, bringing to life numbers like \"Glitter And Be Gay\" and \"The Best Of All Possible Worlds\" with a compact ensemble that delivers clarity and focus. The album balances sophisticated orchestration with moments of playful exuberance, making it a rewarding listen for those who appreciate nuanced theatrical compositions. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e copy provides solid everyday playability with only minor surface marks unlikely to interfere with enjoyment. The pressing year situates it well within the era when cast recordings were transitioning into more complete presentations, so it’s a neat piece for collectors interested in theatrical soundtracks delivered on vinyl. If you’re curious about Bernstein’s work beyond his more mainstream symphonic ventures, this record stakes its claim with a lively performance that holds up after decades, all without demanding a spot on the operatic high shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeonard Bernstein - Candide - Original Cast Recording Of The Complete Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Is Happiness Indeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Best Of All Possible Worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOh Happy We\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Must Be So\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO Miserere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter And Be Gay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Da Fe *What A Day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Were Dead, You Know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rich Jew And The Grand Inquisitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide C\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Am Easily Assimilated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcarole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlleluia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide D\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheep's Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBon Voyage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Were Dead You Know (Reprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcarolle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinale: Make Our Garden Grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1974","offer_id":68015395635516,"sku":"DEN00001658","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MDUtNDQ0Ny5qcGVn.jpg?v=1793478732","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/leonard-bernstein-candide-original-cast-recording-of-the-complete-production-lp-103126-den00001658","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}