Since 1990 Meredith has originatied and recorded such roles as ‘Betty Schaeffer’ in 'Sunset Boulevard', ‘Lily’ in the RSC’s 'The Secret Garden' and playing the iconic roles of ‘Eponine’ in 'Les Misérables' and ‘Christine’ in 'The Phantom of the Opera'. On screen, Meredith starred as Belle in the 1992 Disney film ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ opposite Michael Caine and the cast of the Muppets.
After a ten year absence, Meredith returns to performing with the release of her debut solo album on March 26th, 2012. 'Someone Else's Story' is a hand-picked collection of songs from contemporary musical theatre, each one of them telling a very personal story. Composers include Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michel Legrand, Stiles and Drewe and Stephen Schwartz.
This stunning, intimate collection features Arrangements and Musical Direction by Paul Bateman (Musical Director for Sarah Brightman, Lesley Garrett).
Recorded at London's Angel Studios September - December 2011.
For more information on Meredith please visit: www.meredithbraun.com
01. SOMEONE ELSE'S STORY (from 'Chess')
02. CHINA DOLL (from 'Marguerite')
03. NO ONE IS ALONE / NOT WHILE I'M AROUND (from 'Into The Woods' / 'Sweeney Todd')
04. MEADOWLARK (from 'The Baker's Wife')
05. CLOSE YOUR EYES (based on Fauré's 'Pavane')
06. LOVE NEVER DIES (from 'Love Never Dies')
07. PAPA CAN YOU HEAR ME? (from 'Yentl')
08. YOU MUST LOVE ME (from 'Evita')
09. RAINBOW CONNECTION (from 'The Muppet Movie')
10. WAIT A BIT (from 'Just So')
11. GOOD THING GOING / NOT A DAY GOES BY (from 'Merrily We Roll Along')
12. TAKE ME HOME (from the film 'One From The Heart')
BONUS TRACKS
13. SE DORMI ('Close Your Eyes' - Italian Version)
14. L'ARC EN CIEL ('Rainbow Connection - French Version)
