In conjunction with the Martin Luther Decade and in preparation for the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, cpo presents the two-part oratorio Luther in Worms by Ludwig Meinardus (1827-96) in a recording from the 22nd Knechtsteden Festival. After harsh judgments pronounced upon him by Schumann and Mendelssohn, Meinardus joined a pietistic, nationalist and Protestant-combined revival movement. Nevertheless, his principal work does not go over into empty bombast and heroic posing but holds in store many musical refinements, cast in an operatic design.
Principal cast includes: Vincent Price (Priam Farll), Patricia Routledge (Alice Challice), Brenda Forbes (Lady Vale), Peter Woodthorpe (Oxford), Teddy Green (Alf), and Charles Welch (Henry Leek).
Producers: George R. Marek, Andy Wiswell.
Recorded at Webster Hall, New York, New York in 1968. Includes liner notes by Steven Suskin.
Digitally remastered by Bill Rosenfield and Marian Conaty.
"This is one of the most witty, melodic and underrated Broadway scores ever, and those who love big, well-built musical comedies are in for a real treat with this beautifully remastered recording. . . . If you want to hear the latest 're-discovered' musical, grab a copy of this recording ASAP!" -- John Kenrick, Musicals101.com
Tracks: 1. Overture 2. He's A Genius Performer: Vincent Price (Singer), Peter Woodthorpe (Singer), Charles Welch (Singer) 3. To Get Out Of This World Alive Performer: Vincent Price (Singer) 4. It's Enough To Make A Lady Fall In Love Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer), Teddy Green (Singer), Marc Jordan (Singer) 5. A Gentleman's Gentleman Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer), Vincent Price (Singer), Teddy Green (Singer), Marc Jordan (Singer), Mitchell Jason (Singer) 6. Let's See What Happens Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer) 7. Panache Performer: Peter Woodthorpe (Singer), Brenda Forbes (Singer) 8. I've Got A Rainbow Working For Me Performer: Vincent Price (Singer) 9. Money, Money, Money Performer: Teddy Green (Singer), Marc Jordan (Singer), Reid Klein (Singer) 10. That Something Extra Special Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer) 11. What Makes A Marriage Merry Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer), Vincent Price (Singer), Joy Nichols (Singer), Beth Howland (Singer), Teddy Green (Singer), Marc Jordan (Singer) 12. Not On Your Nellie Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer), Teddy Green (Singer), Marc Jordan (Singer) 13. Sunset Tree Performer: Patricia Routledge (Singer), Vincent Price (Singer) 14. Butler In The Abbey Performer: Vincent Price (Singer) 15. Finale
