~ Jesus Christ Superstar Original Cast ~
The Last Supper
~ The Movie Soundtrack ~
This soliloquy is the most classically operatic piece in the entire score, and Andy sets it up to be the showstopper. It begins with a recitative accompanied by brass choir where Jesus puts his crew to bed. He then takes up the Gethsemane aria, a solid piece of composition. Andy interjects bars of 9/8 into the aria, and the instrumental interlude is a tip of the hat to Orff. It’s unforgettable. Have a box of tissues handy.