Jesus Christ Superstar | |
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Cast recording by 1972 Swedish cast | |
Released | 1972 |
Recorded | 1972 |
Genre | Pop |
Label | Philips |
Producer | Johnny Reimar, Peder Kragerup, Birger Svan |
Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish cast) is an album[1] released on Philips in 1972. The album features the Swedish cast from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Jesus Christ was originally performed by Peter Winsnes[2] on the Swedish opening at the Scandinavium arena in Göteborg. On tour as well as at the Johanneshov arena in Stockholm Jesus was played by Bruno Wintzell, who also sings the part of Jesus Christ at the Swedish cast's studio recording. Among other artists were featured in the Swedish cast by their respective roles: Arne Jansson as Judas Iscariot, Örjan Ramberg as Herod, Bernt Henziger as Pontius Pilate, and Agnetha Fältskog as Mary Magdalene.[3]