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Post by crabtree on May 1, 2022 10:41:38 GMT
Here's one for you. I'm rather enjoying, and then enjoying once more the opening to act two of ENO's Pinafore, where it starts with a small lad alone on stage doing a hornpipe, then two others join him, then two more, until the whole chorus are there in a regimented cross between a clog dance hornpipe and riverdance - almost. It does break the build for a few solo moments and doesn't quite deliver with everyone doing the same steps at the end but it is joyous. What numbers do just build and build from solo to full company?
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Post by anthony40 on May 1, 2022 10:49:17 GMT
Welcome to Duloc- Shrek!
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Post by danb on May 1, 2022 10:54:51 GMT
I immediately thought of ‘working on the land’ from Martin Guerre from your description.
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Post by Mark on May 1, 2022 11:09:29 GMT
A Musical - Something Rotten.
76 Trombones - The Music Man
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Post by alece10 on May 1, 2022 11:16:48 GMT
Sunday from Sunday In The Park doesn't build in number of people but builds in volume. It starts very quietly and just builds and builds.
I can't listen to the song without a little emotional weep.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2022 11:47:01 GMT
'The American Dream' from Miss Saigon
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2022 11:49:01 GMT
'The American Dream' from Miss Saigon Also (thinking about it as today is it's last day of the tour  ), 'A Step in the Right Direction' from Bedknobs and Broomsticks |
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 1, 2022 12:03:53 GMT
I know it is opera and not MT in the eyes of many, but the Act 2 finale of The Marriage of Figaro is a great example of a number that grows and grows.
It starts as a duet between the Count and Countess. Susanna then enters much to their surprise. Figaro enters shortly afterwards and more confusion reigns. Antonio the gardener arrives to complain about damage to his flower bed. The scene is completed by Basilio, Bartolo and Marcellina bursting in demanding justice/vengeance.
It is a wonderful increase in musical texture and complexity. Each character is clearly portrayed and the story telling is very deftly handled.
It is a brilliant 15 minutes of theatre.
Gilbert and Sullivan were very adept at creating sustained musical numbers featuring many characters as well as a large chorus. The Act 1 finale of Iolanthe is probably my favourite but the Act 1 finales of The Mikado and Yeomen of the Guard are similarly successful.
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Post by notmymuse on May 1, 2022 12:10:44 GMT
Quintet from West Side Story (I think that's the right name?). I think it's the Act 1 closer, and starts with just couple of singers then builds as other main characters join in with singing their main themes, and adds in gang members etc. and packs quite a punch.
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Post by cezbear on May 1, 2022 12:12:17 GMT
I immediately thought of ‘working on the land’ from Martin Guerre from your description. Came here to say this one. Absolutely gorgeous. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 1, 2022 12:24:41 GMT
Quintet from West Side Story (I think that's the right name?). I think it's the Act 1 closer, and starts with just couple of singers then builds as other main characters join in with singing their main themes, and adds in gang members etc. and packs quite a punch. One of my favourite bits of the show. I think it’s called “counterpoint” in MT terminology but if I’m wrong someone will correct me. |
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Post by crabtree on May 1, 2022 12:29:04 GMT
And I guess 'One from chorus Line, and the kingdom of the shades from La Bayadere.
thanks for those examples.
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Post by crabtree on May 1, 2022 12:30:21 GMT
And Riverdance
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2022 12:30:46 GMT
Les Mis, "One Day More"
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Post by johartuk on May 1, 2022 12:44:05 GMT
Prima Donna - Phantom Of The Opera
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Post by stagebyte on May 1, 2022 12:48:00 GMT
Join the circus from Barnum
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Post by FairyGodmother on May 1, 2022 13:15:28 GMT
Oliver! has Who Will Buy? and Consider Yourself.
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Post by FairyGodmother on May 1, 2022 13:16:17 GMT
Join the circus from Barnum One Brick at a Time as well, maybe? |
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Post by appoul on May 1, 2022 14:45:36 GMT
"The Lullaby of Broadway"--42nd Street
Mary Poppins's "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" sort of builds and builds in terms of tempo
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Post by greeny11 on May 1, 2022 15:01:23 GMT
You Can’t Stop The Beat from Hairspray- starts off with Tracy and Link, it’s the full cast by the end.
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Post by crabtree on May 1, 2022 19:51:56 GMT
And, of course, Pick Ou a simple tune, from Kipps - from a plucky plectrum to organised chaos.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2022 20:07:56 GMT
bui doi from miss saigon? It's been a while but I seem to remember it starting quiet and building
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Post by theatrescribe on May 2, 2022 15:06:34 GMT
Fugue for Tinhorns - Guys and Dolls
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 2, 2022 15:20:58 GMT
Put On Your Sunday Clothes from Hello Dolly is a grower.
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Post by karloscar on May 2, 2022 15:46:05 GMT
A Weekend in the Country from A little Night Music is glorious, the title song from Mame always annoys me (because it's too repetitive and I fear for the sopranos vocal health having to hit those notes 8 times a week), and the opening of Titanic is just stunning. ( but also Ladies Maid, No Moon Act one finale, and We'll Meet Tomorrow are all superbly constructed). So Maury Yeston wins!
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), 'A Step in the Right Direction' from Bedknobs and Broomsticks
