Chandos Records announce the release of the world première recording of the Complete Original Score of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London. Released to coincide with the 80^th anniversary of the work’s première performance, this is the first recording of the entire score in its original orchestration.

Release Date: 15^th September 2023 

‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is often cited as the seminal work in the history of the musical – the piece which took us from musical comedy to integrated musical theatre where narrative and characters were developed through song and dance.  It is astonishing that we have had to wait 80 years for a complete, Overture to Exit Music recording – but here it is: Robert Russell Bennett’s original orchestrations beautifully restored by Bruce Pomahac, with every last instrumental detail intact.  To my ears, this great masterpiece in its original instrumental clothing sounds as fresh as the day it was written.’ – John Wilson

Cast List:

Curly…………………………………. Nathaniel Hackmann

Laurey ……………………………………….. Sierra Boggess

Jud Fry …………………………………. Rodney Earl Clarke

Will Parker …………………………………….. Jamie Parker

Ado Annie ………………………………… Louise Dearman

Aunt Eller ……………………………………. Sandra Marvin

Ali Hakim …………………………………… Nadim Naaman

Andrew Carnes ………………………………… Leo Roberts

Ike Skidmore ………………………………….. Juan Jackson

Joe …………………………………………….. Will Richardson

Gertie Cummings ………………………….. Sejal Keshwala

Kate …………………………………………… Emma Kingston

Ellen …………………………………………. Kelly Mathieson

Virginia ……………………………………. Rebekah Lowings

Vivian ……………………………………. Charlotte Kennedy

Sylvie …………………………………………… Ceili O’Connor

Fred ……………………………………….. Danny Whitehead

Cord Elam ………………………………. Michael Colbourne

Farmer ……………………………………………. Freddie King

‘Oklahoma!’ Ensemble

Sinfonia of London – John Mills (leader)

John Wilson

This autumn, John Wilson and Sinfonia of London will embark on an 11 date UK tour of Hollywood’s Greatest Hits, appearing at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Sage Gateshead, Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall and The Bridgewater Hall Manchester. The tour will feature performances from special guests Kim Creswell and Jamie Parker. https://sinfoniaoflondon.com/hollywoods-greatest-hits-2023-tour-announced/

Album Details:

https://lnk.to/Oklahomascore

Release date: 15^th September 2023

Double Hybrid SACD – CHSA 5322(2)

Limited Edition Double Vinyl – ABRD 5322(2) (1,000 numbered copies)

Digital download and Streaming

Recorded in Dolby ATMOS and available in spatial audio.