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Operazone:
The Redesign
(Knitting Factory 267)
[Click artist name to see discography]
Karl Berger, keyboards, string and horn arrangements
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Vincent Chancey, French horn
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Alan Douglas, conception
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Hector Falcon, violin
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Becky Friend, C flute, alto flute
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Diva Goodfriend, alto flute, bass flute
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Graham Haynes, cornet, flgelhorn
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Mark Helias, bass
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Byard Lancaster, tenor saxophone
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Bill Laswell, remixing
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Material Strings, string ensemble
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Operazione, ensemble
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Denise Stillwell, violin, viola
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Mark Taylor, French horn
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Krystof Witek, violin
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Garo Yellin, cello
Una Furtiva Lagrima
(from The Elixir of Love)
· Overture to La Forza del Destino
· Prelude reprise to La Traviata
· Tosca, Second Act orchestral background
· Nessun Dorma
(from Turandot)
· Mon Coeur
(from Samson and Dalila)
· E Lucevan le Stelle
(from Tosca)
· Prelude from La Traviata
· Una Furtiva Lagrima
(reprise)
Flowing, melodic lines from the realm of opera blend here with unique, unexpected rhythm patterns. Played by master musicians with virtuoso soloists, Operazone succeeds in delivering a soulful, powerful music experience ... except maybe for opera purists.
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