Richard Rodgers-The Master of the Modern Waltz. Rodgers is often acknowledged to have written some of the most elegant and moving melodies of the Twentieth Century. An even more praiseworthy aspect of his talent is his ability to write in the waltz mode. The energy and unique musical lilt of the waltz is amply demonstrated in a number of his famous compositions. The Carousel Waltz from the musical " Carousel" has an irresistable rhythm and movement even though there are no lyrics , just the wonderful uplifting movement through time and space.
As the son of Austrian parents, I was imbued at an early age with the spirit of Vienna where the Strauss waltz regime was so central to a lively social and cultural scene before WW1.
July Andrews performed in a number of Rodgers and Hammerstein productions and , with conductor Andre Previn, has created a stunning medley of Rodgers most famous waltzes.
PART 1 includes " Do I Hear AWaltz " ( from the show of the same name, lyrics by Stepan Sondheim) " It's A Grand Night For Singing" ( State Fair) and " I'm In Love With a Wonderful Guy" ( South Pacific)
PART 2 includes " Out of My Dream" and OH What A Beautiful Morning" ( both from Oklahoma) and " This Nearly Was Mine ( from The King and I". Throughout the entire medley, Previn has interspersed segments of the Carousel Waltz as a unifying leitmotif for the entire performance.
LINK SEGMENT 1: http://youtu.be/urhJzgrOLAg
LINK SEGMENT 2: http://youtu.be/ix4VLxoRdGI
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