One touch of venus original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city oct 7, 1943 and played through feb 10, 1945. Original broadway cast, 1943 decca 3 5 this incomplete recording of composer kurt weills one touch of venus paints a very deceptive picture of the score. Hers is a sock impression, bountifully physical and alluring. The front row one touch of venus we hear songs from the score of the hardlyeverproduced kurt weillogden nashs. I have been waiting for a long time for a complete recording of one touch of venus and while no one can replace mary martin in the title role melissa errico is excellent.
In one touch of venus, she gets to show off all her gifts and we see what hollywood somehow failed to use. Mary martin sulla scena di one touch of venus, 1943. This 1948 musical romance features songs by the great. Love is a spark, lost in the dark too soon, too soon. Deborah hay is the only one who gets the tone just right. As with other olive reissues of vintage flicks, the films serviceable original mono soundtrack is the sole audio option. One touch of venus, cdtakarazaku music publishing tmpc2023 tokyo cast 3. One touch of venus sadlers wells theatre autumn 2005.
Provided to youtube by entertainment one distribution us one touch of venus julie wilson kurt weill songbook. I was given the jay recording of one touch of venus for xmas, and just heard it for the first time of what will be many, many listens. For one thing, the longplaying lp disc was still several years away from being introduced, and while decca was willing to devote five 78s to the one touch of venus album, that still only allowed for ten individual tracks and a running time not much over half an hour. Yes, the plot is creaky, the 1955 tv telecast practically prehistoric, and russell nype the nerdy lead and george gaynes the suave villain are not special. Adapted from a popular broadway musical, one touch of venus features a number of memorable songs by kurt weill and ogden nash, including speak low. The famous performer sings in her own unique way special moments from kurt weills music and bertolt brechts poetry. One touch of venus was kurt weills most successful musical written for broadway, and the only book musical for which the legendary poet ogden nash wrote the lyrics. It is a real joy to hear the complete score in such excellent sound. Adapted from a popular broadway musical, one touch of venus features a number of memorable songs by kurt weill and ogden nash, including speak low and the trouble with women, though a number. Seiter starring robert walker, ava gardner and dick haymes. The music is so alive, so haunting and vital, it is shocking, even to a weill fanatic to.
Other articles where one touch of venus is discussed. Fantasy comedy about a young window dresser who kisses a statue of venus, which then comes to life in the form of ava gardner. Kurt weill one touch of venus janet blair 1955 telecast dvd. Perelman and ogden nash based on the tinted venus by f. Staring ava gardner, robert walker, eve arden and olga san juan. A longlost, priceless statue of the goddess venus is placed on display. One touch of venus is a 1948 american blackandwhite romantic musical comedy film directed by william a. Robert walker, ava gardner, dick haymes and eve arden star.
While there are 17 songs in the score, only 10 are to be found here, sung by only two members of the original cast. But most of the original score by kurt weill and ogden nash has been retained. Pianovocalguitar sheet music book by kurt weill 19001950. Music by kurt weill produced at the imperial theatre, new york, 7th october 1943 with john boles savory, kenny baker rodney. One touch of venus directed by william seiter available. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to. American actress ava gardner on the set of one touch of venus. Melissa errico did just that when she stepped onto the city center stagein the third season of the stilldeveloping encores. One touch of venus is a musical with music written by kurt weill, lyrics by ogden nash, and book by s. American actress ava gardner on the set of one touch of venus, directed by. Perelman and ogden nash, with music composed by kurt weill lyrics by nash. A barber places a ring on a statue of venus that brings the goddess of love to life in modernday new york city, in kurt weill, ogden nash and s.
Mastering is somewhat keyed towards the dark side in this overall clean and professional disc. One touch of venus, 78decca da361 kenny baker with mary martin, chorus, and the one touch of venus orchestra conducted by maurice abravanel reissued as one touch of venuslute song, cdmca mcad154 2. Kurt weills legendary 1943 musical gets a rare revival in this brief visit from leedsbased opera north, and the event is exciting enough to warrant musical theatre fans rushing to it, even if the amiable and always enjoyable production doesnt quite live up to ideal expectations. Ute lemper brightens the landscape of the castle with a touch and a concertperformance dedicated to the passion of love and life. For the blu ray edition of one touch of venus, olive has secured a pristine looking print which sports only a few scattered specks and flaws on this 1. Buy one touch of venus directed by william seiter online at alibris. The always delightful karen ziemba makes a cameo appearance as mrs. One touch of venus on dvd 01715337 from lions gate films. One touch of venus comes to the screen as a pleasant comedy fantasy. Venus could, in fact, boast a certain sophistication of means. Buy fully licensed online digital, transposable, printable sheet music. Hij is van plan om het beeld tentoon te stellen in zijn winkel. Download subtitles for one touch of venus a mans dreams are fulfilled when a department store statue of venus comes to life. One touch of venus features a dazzling score by kurt weill, lyrics by ogden nash, book by ogden nash and s.
Today, the actress would have turned 104 and one touch of venus is a great treat for anyone whos interested in seeing some of her big screen work. One touch of venus is a 1948 black and white romantic comedy film loosely based on the broadway musical of the same name. The spanish dvd is entitled venus era mujer one touch of venus. The blue front cover mentions nuevo master digital but unfortunately at 3 mins 18 secs of chapter 1 at the start of the film, the picture breaks into pixellation just for one second otherwise the. When a longlost statue of venus turns out to be the genuine article on an earthly assignment, a hapless department store clerk suddenly becomes the object of a furious employer, a jealous fiance olga san juan and the lovesick venus ava gardner in this heavenly musical comedy of mistaken identity based on the successful broadway musical. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Read the full synopsis of one touch of venus, 1948, directed by william a. With robert walker, ava gardner, dick haymes, eve arden. The blue front cover mentions nuevo master digital but unfortunately at 3 mins 18 secs of chapter 1 at the start of the film, the picture breaks into pixellation just for one second otherwise the dvd plays perfectly and both sound and picture are very good. Lighthearted and funny, the comedy will also lift you up and prepare you for warmer weather its every bit. In any event, the success of one touch of venus greatly benefitted weills personal and professional fortunes. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. One touch of venus subtitles portal download srt and. The 1948 hollywood film version shorn of all but a few of the songs failed to capture the shows charms.
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