For me, the On The Twentieth Century overture equals Candide for concept, pure thrills, and yes: hilarity. Whenever I read about a symphonic orchestra including the Candide overture or the Carousel Waltz in their repertoire (Hello, NY's own Litha Symphony!), I'm wishful that someday On The Twentieth Century's joins those ranks and is heard by a wider audience, performed by a full symphonic orchestra. Now THAT would be something...
The others in my Top 5: Gypsy, Merrily and Peter Pan. |
