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What is the opening song in Les Miserables?
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What is the first song in Les Miserables. Do the songs in the prologue count?
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Overture / Work Song
Overture is the opening song and a dramatic instrumental introduction that establishes the setting as Toulon, France, 1815. The Work Song flows from the Overture, its lyrics opening with a choir of imprisoned men, but eventually becoming a dark duet between the protagonist Jean Valjean (as a prisoner) and the prison-guard Javert.
French Versions
* 1980 Original French Version — This song did not appear, nor did any of the Prologue.
* 1991 Parisian Revival Version — This song is known as Ouverture (Overture) and Le bagne: pitié, pitié (The Prison: Pity, Pity).
On Parole
On Parole is the second song in the first act. It comes after the Overture or "Work Song" and is followed by "Valjean Arrested & Forgiven".
French Versions
* 1980 Original French Version — This song did not appear, nor did any of the Prologue.
* 1991 Parisian Revival Version — This song is known as En liberté conditionnelle (On Parole).
Overture is the opening song and a dramatic instrumental introduction that establishes the setting as Toulon, France, 1815. The Work Song flows from the Overture, its lyrics opening with a choir of imprisoned men, but eventually becoming a dark duet between the protagonist Jean Valjean (as a prisoner) and the prison-guard Javert.
French Versions
* 1980 Original French Version — This song did not appear, nor did any of the Prologue.
* 1991 Parisian Revival Version — This song is known as Ouverture (Overture) and Le bagne: pitié, pitié (The Prison: Pity, Pity).
On Parole
On Parole is the second song in the first act. It comes after the Overture or "Work Song" and is followed by "Valjean Arrested & Forgiven".
French Versions
* 1980 Original French Version — This song did not appear, nor did any of the Prologue.
* 1991 Parisian Revival Version — This song is known as En liberté conditionnelle (On Parole).
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