The recording is absolutely first class, all the songs from the musical are included, as well as some instrumental / choral pieces.
A very special experience is the 5.1 sound along with show images on the accompanying DVD. Since coming longing for a return visit of the piece!
If the announcement is true, we are in Germany in late 2009 in Cologne this "Lord of the Rings" welcome -Musical.
I can only advise everyone to buy this product directly from Amazon.co.uk, because you then about half (!) Of the price and saves (like me) earlier benefits from the music.