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RJS
Young Hoofer
Joined: Mon Feb 17, 2003 7:34 pm
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Location: UK
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 Danish Chess Production 2001 / 2002 Hi All,
I've been trying to find out some info about the Danish production of Chess that was directed by Craig Revel-Horwood. I can't find anything on the net other than details about the CD.
Does anybody know anything about what the production was like, any pics of the set etc?
Any info most welcome.
Thanks all.
RJS
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| Sat May 01, 2010 12:19 pm |
 
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Vichysois
Tony Winner
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:12 am
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I have been similarly unsuccessful in finding anything about the production itself. No clips on youtube, no production stills, bleh. So, I share your frustration.
Considering that the show was effectively the London version, I'd imagine there were stylistic similarities. But as to whether the expansive set design and technological aspects conceived by Bennet for the London production were utilized, I can't say. I'd imagine the individuals on this board who are far more knowledgeable than myself would have some insight.
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Cadriel
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I remember seeing a site with a good array of photos back when the Danish concert was first staged, but I googled the heck out of it and they don't seem to be current. The Danish production was a staged concert, and didn't have anything to do with the London show visually. It tended toward the "glitzy" side of things in all the shots I can remember.
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Vichysois
Tony Winner
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Wow, was it?
That's interesting; I'm surprised they produced a studio recording of a "concert" version. I mean, the only recording of 2008's Chess in Concert is a live one. I know they're expensive to accomplish, though.
Ohh, if only they had done a studio version of the Chess in Concert. Maybe the engineers could have made Menzel sound less dreadful.
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High-baritonne
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Or Josh Groban! He was the worst part of it, Menzel did at least act her way out of some mistakes.
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Jekkienumber24601
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http://www.angelfire.com/80s/DolcezzaDiVita/chess.html
From a Zubin Varla fan site. It was a fully staged production/tour...not a concert.
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Vichysois
Tony Winner
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Goodness. Varla looks so much like the father of an ex-girlfriend in those shots.
I kinda dig the overall aesthetic. What's with Rossen's hair?
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Jekkienumber24601
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He went bleached blonde I guess. Yeah it does have a pretty creepy feel.
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RJS
Young Hoofer
Joined: Mon Feb 17, 2003 7:34 pm
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Hi guys,
Not been on the forum for a while and just now picking up your messages.
Thanks for the info.
Those pics are great - it looks very interesting! Would loved to have seen it!
Thanks again,
RJS
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jamesmorison2011
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Re: Danish Chess Production 2001 / 2002 I love it. Thanks a lot!
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