Released 10 years ago
Encore – Movie Partners Sing Broadway
Barbra Streisand · 2016
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A lush orchestral celebration of Broadway classics infused with Barbra Streisand's unmistakable, emotive vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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At the Ballet (from A Chorus Line) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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At the Ballet — This opening track captures the essence of Broadway storytelling, showcasing Streisand's ability to convey deep emotion through her powerful vocals while exploring themes of dreams and aspirations.
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Pure Imagination — Streisand's rendition transforms this beloved song into a lush, dreamy experience that highlights her interpretive skills, breathing new life into a classic piece associated with childhood wonder.
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Climb Ev’ry Mountain — The performance serves as an uplifting anthem, allowing Streisand's voice to soar while emphasizing resilience and hope, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends Broadway classics with strong orchestration and Streisand's emotive vocals, appealing to both fans and newcomers.
What we noticed
- Each track features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Streisand's vocal delivery, creating a rich soundscape.
- Streisand's vocals are prominently featured throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance the theatricality of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- emotive interpretations of classics
- lush orchestral arrangements throughout
- thematic journey through nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A strong release after a long hiatus, showcasing continued artistic vitality.
- Themes
- Broadway nostalgia· theater dreams· emotional storytelling
- Career context
- When 'Encore – Movie Partners Sing Broadway' was released in 2016, Barbra Streisand was returning to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus from studio albums. This record followed her previous album, 'Partners' (2014), and continued her exploration of collaboration and theatricality, featuring a mix of classic Broadway songs and contemporary arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 At the Ballet (from A Chorus Line) Start here 7:29
- 2 Loving You (from Passion) 3:30
- 3 Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) (from The Roar of the Greasepaint — The Smell of the Crowd) 4:23
- 4 The Best Thing That Ever Has Happened (from Road Show) 3:13
- 5 Any Moment Now (from Smile) 4:44
- 6 Anything You Can Do (from Annie Get Your Gun) 3:11
- 7 Pure Imagination (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) 4:12
- 8 Take Me to the World (from Evening Primrose) 4:15
- 9 I’ll Be Seeing You / I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face (from Right This Way / My Fair Lady) 4:41
- 10 Climb Ev’ry Mountain (from The Sound of Music) 3:58
What to play next
Life Cycle of a Woman
2017
Continues the orchestral and emotive themes with a personal touch.
Partners
2014
Sets the stage for collaborative vocal performances leading into Encore.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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