
For those used to the original London recording, here's a musical number not heard on the CD that is present during the full stage performance. It's part of the dress rehearsal of Hannibal, sung by Piangi, Carlotta, and chorus. For those that have seen the movie version of Phantom of the Opera, you should recognize part of this, but here is a version actually sung by decent singers. Carlotta and Piangi are supposed to be the Opera House's current best singers, so why they sound so awful in the movie version is beyond me. They didn't spend enough time casting correctly for the movie at all, for any of the actors. They're all bad. So, from the original Canadian cast, here is Peter Cormican (Piangi) and Lyse Guérin (Carlotta.) Lyrics: Chorus: With feasting and dancing and song Tonight in celebration We greet the victorious throng Returned to bring salvation The trumpets of Carthage resound Hear, Romans, now and tremble Hark to our step on the ground Hear the drums - Hannibal comes Piangi: Sad to return to find the land we love Threatened once more by Rome's far-reaching grasp Tomorrow we shall break the chains of Rome Tonight rejoice, your army has come home Carlotta: Once more to my welcoming arms My love returns in splendor Piangi: Once more to those sweetest of charms My heart and soul surrender Chorus: The trumpeting elephants sound Hear, Romans, now and tremble Hark to their step on the ground Hear the drums - Hannibal comes www.youtube.com Here's a video recording <b>...</b>
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