BARBARA COOK IS A MUSICAL THEATER PHENOMENON *
"I have been lucky enough to have been hanging around the New York and London cabaret world for about as long as Barbara Cook has, but I have only ever in my life heard two singers who could match her lyric for lyric: one was Mabel Mercer and the other was Judy Garland."
SHERIDAN MORLEY, The Spectator, The International Herald Tribune
"Barbara Cook would be a legend anyway. But she's a special sort of legend, for few artists can fill Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Kennedy Center, London's Albert Hall and the cavernous Lyric Theatre in Sydney, Australia. Fewer still attract the fanaticism of fans that belongs more to a pop generation of another era. And practically no one can do all this at the age of 76."
PAUL L E PETIT , The Sunday Telegraph , Sydney
“Barbara Cook's Broadway! , that splendid actress-singer or singer-actress's solo act, is pure diamond solitaire, and should remain a treasure in the memory of those privileged to have witnessed it. From a demure yet piquant face issues an angelic voice—sometimes dispensing with the handheld mike—and we are cradled in delight, empathy, laughter or tears, and something as close to bliss as we'll ever know in the theater. It is, by the clock, 90 minutes; by the ear and heart, a continuous moment of undiluted ecstasy.”
JOHN SIMON, New York Magazine
* Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press |
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| Barbara Cook - Rainbow 'Round my Shoulder |
DRG Records is thrilled to announce the release of Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder, the new album by legendary performer Barbara Cook, on November 11th, 2008.
Accompanying Ms. Cook on this, her 14th album for DRG, is new musical director/arranger Lee Musiker, along with bassist Pete Donovan, percussionist/drummer, Jim Saporito, and on woodwinds, Lawrence Feldman. Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder features classics such as " Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder," the standard "Old Devil Moon" and pop hits "For All We Know" and "Lucky To Be Me." The album was produced by DRG President and Grammy-award winner Hugh Fordin.
This beloved singer, one of the glories of Broadway in so many fondly remembered shows, is still dazzling audiences today, with a voice remarkably unchanged after a career of more than five decades. Considered "Broadway's favorite ingénue" during the heyday of the Broadway musical, Miss Cook then launched a second career as a concert and cabaret artist soaring from one professional peak to another. Throughout her career her singing has attracted generations of fans, and the admiration of her peers and colleagues, from the world of both popular and classical music.
Whether on the stages of major international venues throughout the world or in the intimate setting of New York's Café Carlyle, Barbara Cook's popularity continues to thrive - as evidenced by having her own evening at the Metropolitan Opera House on January 21, 2006. The first female non-classical singer to be presented by the Met during their long history. In addition to countless Carnegie Hall solo engagements, and an ever-growing mantle of honors including the Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, her citation as a Living New York Landmark and her induction into the Theatre Hall of Fame.
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| Barbara Cook - No One is Alone |
A singer with a warm, light soprano, Barbara Cook is one of the most successful Broadway musical singers of our time.
No One Is Alone is an abridged performance to her November standing room only Concert at Carnegie Hall
The CD features performances from Kelli O'Hara, Sebastian Arcelus, & The New York Virtuoso Singers.
1. Something's Coming
2. Never Never Land
3. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
4. Long Before I Knew You/I Fall In Love Too Easily
5. Nobody Else But Me
6. Some Other Time
7. No One Is Alone
8. You're What I Need
9. One More Kiss/Goodbye For Now
10. I Wish I Could Forget You
11. Lover, Come Back to Me
12. No More
13. Make Our Garden Grow
- This is Barbara Cook's 10th recording on DRG produced by legendary Grammy Award winner Hugh Fordin
- The Musical Director for this project is Eric Stern
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| Barbara Cook - Tribute |
This all-new studio recording is Barbara Cook's 14th solo album and a loving tribute to her longtime partner, collaborator and friend Wally Harper, who died this past fall.
In 1974 Miss Cook began a creative partnership with Mr. Harper - a well-known musical arranger, accompanist, composer, dance arranger and conductor in his own right. This was a shining model of artistic collaboration and enduring friendship. Numerous recordings mark the journey of this unique twenty-five year partnership, including 10 albums on the DRG label. Read more > |
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| Barbara Cook's Broadway! |
| Barbara Cook, who captivated audiences in her brilliant "Mostly Sondheim" concert two years ago, returns to New York 's Lincoln Center for 12 performances only. Accompanied by her longtime (30 years!) musical director Wally Harper , Ms. Cook takes audiences on a musical tour of the Golden Years of Broadway musicals. Read more > |
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