{"product_id":"4945604690324","title":"William Boggs \u0026 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Robert Aldridge: Elmer Gantry - Import 2 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Boggs \u0026amp; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was a film of the same name produced in 1960 and directed by Richard Brooks (with music by André Previn). It tells the story of a con artist who has lived his life by the power of his words, who infiltrates a religious group for impure motives and, of all things, ends up standing before people as an “evangelist” to preach. However, it was only a matter of time before his past was exposed. The story culminated in him losing the woman he loved and setting out on a new journey. While this opera follows the same basic plot, I feel that the humanity of the characters is portrayed with even greater depth. It is a thought-provoking work that seriously explores the underlying theme—\"Religion is universal, yet easily corrupted\"—through the use of gospel and accessible music.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Elmer Gantry: Act 1. Scene 1. The Old Home Sample Room, Cato, Missouri, 1905.\u003cbr\u003e2.Elmer Gantry: Act 1. Scene 2. The President's Office, Terwillinger College and Seminary, Cato, Misso\u003cbr\u003e3.Elmer Gantry: Act 1. Scene 3. A field on the outskirts of Grauten, Missouri, 1906.\u003cbr\u003e4.Elmer Gantry: Act 1. Scene 4. Outside Sharon Falconer's Revival Tent, Sautersville, Kansas, later th\u003cbr\u003e5.Elmer Gantry: Act 1. Scene 5. The Elks Lodge Meeting Room, Zenith, Missouri, 1911.\u003cbr\u003e6.Elmer Gantry: Act 1. Scene 6. The Pastor's Study in the home of Eddie and Lulu Fislinger, Cato, Miss\u003cbr\u003e1.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 1. Sharon's suite, The Antlers Hotel, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1912.\u003cbr\u003e3.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 2. The Waters of Jordan Tabernacle, construction site, Zenith, Missouri,\u003cbr\u003e4.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 3. Same setting, later that night.\u003cbr\u003e5.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 4. A hotel room in Zenith, Missouri, a few months later.\u003cbr\u003e6.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 5. Sharon's private sanctuary in the Tabernacle, the same day.\u003cbr\u003e7.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 6. The Waters of Jordan Tabernacle, very late that night.\u003cbr\u003e8.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Scene 7. The Waters of Jordan Tabernacle, Opening Night.\u003cbr\u003e9.Elmer Gantry: Act 2. Epilogue. Another place, a few weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53530750746913,"sku":"4945604690324","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604690324.jpg?v=1789819005","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/it-it\/products\/4945604690324","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}