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Chess in Concert Soundtrack album by Josh Groban was released Jun 16, 2009 on the Reprise label. With lyrics by Tim Rice, the 1984 "concept" album CHESS represented ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson's first foray into Andrew Lloyd Webber theatrical territory way before MAMMA MIA. Chess in Concert Soundtrack songs It never quite accomplished its larger goal although the 1986 live production did enjoy a three-year run on London's West End (doing less well in the States) and has had its devotees over the years. Chess in Concert Soundtrack album Which helps explain this 2009 revival featuring such luminaries as adult contemporary vocalist Josh Groban, Tony winner Idina Menzel (WICKED), and the Tony-nominated Adam Pascal (RENT). Chess in Concert Soundtrack CD music The special concert performance was recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in 2008 and boasts the City of London Philharmonic as well as a large 100-voice chorus. Chess in Concert Soundtrack music CDs There is also a video that was shown on PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES. Lyricist: Tim Rice. Adapters: Hugh Wooldridge; Tim Rice. Personnel: Josh Groban (baritone); Marti Pellow, Christian Lund, David Bedella, Christopher Colley, Idina Menzel, Clarke Peters, Adam Pascal, Kerry Ellis (vocals); Chris Jenkins (tenor); Joel Llufrio, Daniel Byrne, Chad Horton (bass voice); Mitch Dalton (guitar); Lucy Wakeford (harp); Julian Leaper, Kerenza Peacock, Julian Trafford, Brian Wright , Rolf Wilson, Julian Tear (violin); Justin Pearson , Judith Herbert, Penny Bradshaw, Dominic O'Dell, David Bucknall, Nick Holland, Ben Stevens (cello); Andy Findon (flute, piccolo, alto saxophone); Dave Bishop (flute, clarinet, baritone saxophone); Henry Webster (accordion); David Theodore (oboe); David Miles (bassoon, contrabassoon); Jim Lynch (trumpet, flugelhorn); Andy Wood (trombone); Adrian Hallowell (bass trombone, tuba); Nigel Black (horns); Andy Vinter (keyboards); Steve McManus (double bass, bass guitar); Andy McGlasson (drums); Mark Evans, Fiona McDonald, John Goodenough (dancer). ...See Full Description

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	Trk	Song
	1	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Prologue
	2	Chess, musical play: Act 1. The story of chess
	3	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Merano / What a scene! What a joy!
	4	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Commie newspapers
	5	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Press conference
	6	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Molokov and Anatoly
	7	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Where I want to be
	8	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Difficult and dangerous times
	9	Chess, musical play: Act 1. The arbiter
	10	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Hymn to chess
	11	Chess, musical play: Act 1. The merchandisers
	12	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Global TV fanfare
	13	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Chess game No. 1
	14	Chess, musical play: Act 1. The arbiter (reprise)
	15	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Quartet (A model of decorum and tranquillity)
	16	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Florence and Molokov
	17	Chess, musical play: Act 1. 1956
	18	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Nobody's side
	19	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Mountain duet
	20	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Chess game No. 2
	21	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Florence quits
	22	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Pity the child No. 1
	23	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Embassy lament
	24	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Heaven help my heart
	25	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Anatoly and the press
	26	Chess, musical play: Act 1. Anthem
Disc 2
	1	Chess, musical play: Act 2. Golden Bangkok
	2	Chess, musical play: Act 2. One night in Bangkok
	3	Chess, musical play: Act 2. One more opponent
	4	Chess, musical play: Act 2. You and I
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Label	Reprise
Orig Year	2009
CD Universe Part number	7944966
Catalog number	517635
Discs	2
Release Date	Jun 16, 2009
Studio/Live	Live
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Austin Shaw; Hugh Wooldridge; Nigel Wright; Tim Rice; David May
Engineer	Mike Cox; Robin Sellars; Mike Cox; Toby Alington
Recording Time	131 minutes
Personnel	Josh Groban - baritone Andy wood - trombone Julian Leaper Nigel Black - horns Dave Bishop - flute, clarinet, baritone saxophone Andy Findon - flute, piccolo, alto saxophone David Theodore - oboe Rolf Wilson Mitch Dalton - guitar Steve McManus - double bass, bass guitar List all 46 contributors
Additional Info	Original Soundtrack