Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
#0Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 12:45am
I knew the production existed, but have just now taken a listen to its music. OUTSTANDING! Why not a production on Broadway?
Has Stephen Schwartz been asked this?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#1re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 1:46am
I agree! This show needs to be produced before Little Mermaid or Tarzan.
This show has way more character and story substance than the other two.
When the Disney's Hunchback came out in the cinema I imediately thought this would lend itself marvelously to the stage.
Time to head to Broadway with an English translation!
#2re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 2:52amdid they write any new songs for the German production? I've never been able to find a translated song list... I almost want to get the CD... it's the only thing of Shwartz's that I can stand...
#3re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 4:18amThis show was great. Yes there are new songs in it like "made of stone" and a new version of "someday". It was a great show that made me fly between Paris and Berlin 5 times. It is way better than Tarzan and Beauty and thank God they changed the corny ending of the movie. I know the complete English lyrics are somewhere on the French net. I'll try to find them for you.
In my heart, I found the answered dream,
and in my soul I found the song, and in my friends
I found the magic, the love,
the moon up above- they were mine, all mine, all along..!
#4re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 4:37amare there any samples of the music online? or a place where i could buy it. i couldint find it on amazon.
#5re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 4:41amThe CD is now out of print now. I just checked on the German Amazon and couldn't find it PM me if you want and we could make something work out. This score shouldn't be missed.
In my heart, I found the answered dream,
and in my soul I found the song, and in my friends
I found the magic, the love,
the moon up above- they were mine, all mine, all along..!
#6re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 4:59am
It is still available from soundofmusic.de for a limited time - I get most of my foreign language recordings from there
Sound of Music.de
#7re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 6:14amit's on footlight.com too...
#8re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 8:54amDont forget that Stephen S. didnt write the music, just the lyrics, but it is a GREAT show, esp the sets and lighting. Last i heard, Disney was to worried about the "Adult" ending would not go down well with American audiences who whould expect a "Happy Ending" I think that is nonscence, look at what happens in Aida. I really wish it would be done somewhere in English, either London or NYC. they have some great new songs, Made of Stone and the Gypsi Dances, not to mention my fav. Esmiralda.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27199361@N08/ Phantom at the Royal Empire Theatre
JBSinger
Broadway Star Joined: 11/12/04
#9re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 8:58amWell, there have been reports (but no news lately) that they were going to transfer the stage musical concept to a TV musical. They said they were writing more material for it (but i can't see why they would even need to whent he German score is overflowing with music). Yes the "adult" nature of the story is different from the movie and was a concern for American audiences. I, for one, would love to see this on stage. I guess it was gorgeous to look at and was quite successful in Germany.
jasobres
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/9/05
#10re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 9:06am
Ich denke nicht, daß jedermann zu einem Deutschen languaged Musikal bereit ist. Übersetzt ins Englische möglicherweise aber Deutschen? Ich denke nicht so. Außerdem habe ich genug des Sehens von von Disney auf Broadway gehabt.*
*Translation: I do not think that anyone is ready for a German languaged musical. Translated into English, maybe, but German? I don't think so. Besides, I've had enough of seeing Disney on Broadway.
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!"
- Jimmy Durante
"Breathe from your hoo-hoo."
-Kristin Chenoweth
#11re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 10:55amDer Glockner is fabulous, and it's a total crime that it hasn't been done on Broadway. The orchestrations and the new songs are insanely gorgeous. Actually, the recording as a whole is one of the best there is, I think.
FranklinShepard-Inc.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/04
#12re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 11:06am
lol, jasobres. thanx for sharing some German lessons with us 
(though some flaws found their way ). But I disagree: Hunchback is not a typical Disney show, it is darker and the music has a classical touch in the most songs. I would definitaly work great, if only they get some decent directing it. I had the pleasure of seeing it in Berlin and I was though somewhat impressed by this very modern staging but still found it too abstract to really like it.
#13re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 11:47am
This site has lyric translations, clips of songs, and the complete libretto. Have a look:
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~paga/hunchback/index2.html
#14re: Der Glockner Von Notre Dame - Das Musical
Posted: 6/29/05 at 1:57pm
Yes, I heard they were going to adapt the German musical for television. But this was on Michael Eisner's personal agenda.
Since he is...er...LEAVING, I don't think the TV musical will happen.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
