Love Was a Dream

Currently starring in Les Mis where he will perform to over 167,000 people Alfie brings his trademark charm to the songs of Lehár, performing with the Scottish Opera Orchestra. 44 minutes long this unique album is sung completely in English. Alfie Boe grew up listening to the Tauber recordings of Lehár as he was his father's favourite composer. When Alfie recorded these selection it was to honour his father who passed away in 1997. This album contains the originally recorded pieces with completely new artwork design. It is a reminder of what good melodies Lehár gave to the world, whether it's the bittersweet reflection of "Patiently Smiling" from The Land of Smiles or the jaunty "Friends, this is the life for me" from Giuditta. Lehár adapted "Vilia" from The Merry Widow for a tenor when the operetta was revived in Berlin in 1928 and it is this version Alfie sings. The famous waltz, "Love unspoken," is a duet in the opera, but is perfectly lovely as a tenor solo on this recording. Only the tenor lines are sung; Hannah's part, unsung becomes orchestral interludes.Lovers of Lehár's gooey music will not be disappointed by Boe's silvery performances and by the orchestra's sympathetic support under conductor Michael Rosewell.Standard Jewel Case, 4 page booklet CMYK

1: Just Believe It's True
2: Vilia
3: Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss
4: Oh Maiden, My Maiden
5: You Are My Heart's Delight
6: Love Was a Dream
7: Beautiful Italy
8: Patiently Smiling
9: Love Unspoken
10: Friends, This Is the Life for Me!
11: Beneath the Window
12: Farewell, My Love, Farewell

Composer: Franz Lehar

Number of Discs: 1

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