Title: For Ian Richardson fans anyone who knows a great performance
Review: I grew up with Rex Harrison's iconic performance as Henry Higgins. However, while Rex Harrison was a personality to be reckoned with, he was no singer. Neither is Ian Richardson, but therein lies the difference. While Harrison premiered the role, Richardson goes it one better. Here is one of the great Shakespearean actors, a jobbing actor with years of experience in the many ways the inflection of a voice can shape a line, taking on the part. As an actor in full command of his natural vocal gifts (and they were immense), he manages to set aside anything an audience might have remembered about Rex Harrison; if not surpassing Sexy Rexy's portrayal in the minds of those wedded to it, giving it a very long run for its money. For those who admire the many ways in which Ian Richardson brought his roles to stinging life, this will be a recording to treasure.
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