"Well, I have to admit that, being Austrian and having the Austrian Cast Recording I'm pretty sure that this is the Austrian and NOT the German Cast. Having said that - the Austrian Cast is stunning, the translation much better than the German one I'd say, since it's more free and sounds more natural. Steve Barton played Munkustrap and what a singer! I must say that, apart from the Original London Recording, this is the BEST! ;D"
Very good
Triskell | 07/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is wonderful if you're looking for CATS in different languages. The highlight of this CD would have to be the version of Mister Mistoffelees, it's great. Instead of the normal "Oh, Well, I never was..." it goes "Abra Kadabra...". If you're looking for a nice recording of CATS, get this one."
Listen to this album
Jemima | Norway | 05/13/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is the Austrian recording, not the German.
The singers have great voices, especially Buenaventura Braunstein (Rumpleteazer) and Ute Lemper (Bombalurina). The Austrian recording is really good, so if you're a CATS fan, you should certainly buy it!"
Not the best but still a fun recording
Edmund Zebrowski | West Dundee, IL United States | 05/23/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
"With 18 different cast recordings of the show I would be the fist to admit that Cats is german is a little weird. This is one of two german cast recordings out.(The other one is a Live double disk recording.) If you like the show then I would get it just for the novelity. It has a few good voices,but the orchestera is small and sorta bland. Out of all the recordings I have this is around the bottom of the lot,but still cute and fun. If you can find the other German it's much better."
GREATEST CD OF CATS because of Steve Barton
suzanne keghlian | United States | 03/29/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have this CD and must say it is the best version of the show. Steve Barton has the most incredible voice and I am so glad that they released this CD. It is a treasure.