What is the main song in Les Misérables?

On My Own
“On My Own” is a solo from the 1980 musical Les Misérables for the part of Éponine. Beginning in the key of D major, modulating to Bb major, then ending in F major, this is the most important song for the role of Éponine.

What is the saddest song in Les Misérables?

Les Mis is filled with a lot of heartbreaking songs- so it is difficult to pick the saddest one. “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”, “Drink With Me”, “A Little Fall of Rain”, “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, etc are all heartbreaking.

Who sings the best version of I Dreamed A Dream?

There are two famous versions of it – one by Ruthie Hernshell, who sang it on the Tenth Anniversary Concert Recording, and another by Lea Salonga who sang it on the 25th anniversary concert. I want your opinion which version is better – videos are below: I personally prefer Ruthie Hernshell.

How old is Les Misérables?

It premiered in Paris in 1980 but only for three months. Three years later, Cameron Mackintosh heard a recording of the concept album and decided to make an English-language musical. With the Royal Shakespeare Company, Mackintosh created the musical we know and love and staged it at the Barbican Centre in 1985.

Who wrote the music in Les Miserables?

Alain Boublil
Herbert KretzmerJean-Marc Natel
Les Misérables/Lyricists

Who sings On My Own Les Misérables?

Samantha Barks
On My Own/Artists
13. Samantha Barks – On My Own. One of the most poignant songs in Les Mis is sung by the character Eponine, a crucial link between Marius Pontmercy and Cosette, and beautifully played by Samantha Barks.

What I learned from Les Miserables?

Lessons Learned from “Les Miserables”. Behind the plot of the story there was a great meaning of what life is all about and human nature. I is not only the main character searching for justice but about the world living one terrible lie. The book touches fragile aspects of crime, love, poverty, and the meaning of life and death.

Was Les Miserables musical written in French?

Les Misérables was published by the French novelist Victor Hugo in 1862. The musical of the same name was written originally in French and performed in Paris in 1980, before an English adaptation opened in London in 1985. The show got bad reviews, which were overcome by positive word-of-mouth endorsements.

What is the musical “Les Miserables” about?

Les Miserables, one of the most popular musicals of all time, is based on a novel of the same name by French author Victor Hugo. Published in 1862, the book referenced what were already historic events. Les Miserables tells the fictional story of Jean Valjean, a man who has unjustly been condemned to nearly two decades of prison for stealing a loaf of bread to save a starving child.

How long is the musical Les Miserables?

Les Misérables lasts for 2 hours and 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Evening performances for the show begin at 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and matinees are on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm.