This recording captures the magic of the original production, giving you a taste of what audiences experienced when the show first premiered in 1949. It’s a chance to hear these classic performances as they were intended to be heard. The music, composed by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, is some of the most enduring and beloved in musical theater. Songs like "Some Enchanted Evening" and "Bali Ha’i" are not just show tunes; they’re standards that have influenced countless other artists and shows.