The History of the Musical (Unabridged)
Narrated by Kim Criswell
- Released
- December 30, 2001
- Length
- 5 hrs 16 mins
- Format
- Original Recording Audiobook
- Publisher
- Naxos AudioBooks
This engaging audiobook traces the evolution of the musical, highlighting its origins in European light opera and operetta and its transformation through the works of legendary American composers and lyricists like Gershwin, Rodgers, and Hammerstein. Presented by singer Kim Criswell, the narration is enriched with nearly 100 famous musical excerpts, capturing the vibrant history and ongoing vitality of this beloved art form.
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