Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale

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Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale
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Studio album by
Franco D'Andrea
RecordedApril 2001
Genre Jazz
Label Philology

Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale is a solo piano album by Franco D'Andrea. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.

Contents

Recording and music

Material for this and seven other solo piano CDs was recorded over the period of three mornings and two afternoons in April 2001. [1] The compositions are mainly associated with Christmas and opera. [1] The medleys contain unusual combinations. [2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Solo 6 was released by Philology Records. [1] AllMusic praised the recording sound quality and described the album as "very eclectic and a breath of fresh air". [2]

Track listing

  1. "Oh Dû Fröhliche"
  2. "An Der Schönen Blauen Donau"
  3. "Un Bel Di' Vedremo / Libiamo"
  4. "Zitti Zitti, Non Destatelo"
  5. "Wienerwald / What Is This Thing Called Love"
  6. "Habanera"
  7. "Oh Tannenbaum"
  8. "Stille Nacht"

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 388. ISBN   0-141-01416-4.
  2. 1 2 3 Dryden, Ken. "Franco D'Andrea – Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale". AllMusic . Retrieved 12 June 2018.
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