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LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VOL. 1 & 2 features instrumental pieces arranged by Zappa for an orchestra.
The London Symphony Orchestra includes: Kent Nagano (conductor); Ashley Arbuckle (concert master, violin); Lennox Mackenzie, Michael Humphrey (violin); Alexander Taylor, Brian Clarke (viola); Douglas Cummings, Rod McGrath (cello); Renata Scheffel-Stein (harp); Paul Davies, Frank Nolan (flute, piccolo); Barry Davis (oboe); Roy Jowitt (clarinet); Robert Bourton (bassoon); James Brown, Terence Johns (horn); Malcolm Smith (trumpet, flugelhorn); Eric Crees, Roger Groves (trombone); Stephen Wick (tuba); Robert Noble (piano, celeste); Bruce Mollison, Paul Marrion (bass); Kurt-Hans Goedicke (timpani); Michael Frye, Ray Northcott (percussion).
Recorded on January 12-14, 1983. Originally released as 2 separate LPs. Includes original release liner notes by Frank Zappa.
To the uninitiated, Frank Zappa was known primarily as an unpredictable, hard-to-categorize, twisted rock genius. But to his loyal legion of fans worldwide, he is much more. Not many realize that Zappa was a talented composer and arranger of symphonic music as well, as evidenced on such releases as 1979's ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES, and especially LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VOL. 1 & 2.
Conducted by Kent Nagano and recorded in 1983, the album features the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra performing eleven Zappa compositions. Since the music was very technically demanding, Frank had to painstakingly edit the recordings until the performances met his high standards. But listening back to such flawless tracks as "Mo 'N Herb's Vacation" and "Sad Jane" today, all of Zappa's hard work definitely paid off. Also included are a pair of bona-fide Zappa classics--"Envelopes" and "Strictly Genteel," as well as "Pedro's Dowry," "Bogus Pomp," and "Bob In Dacron." LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VOL. 1 & 2 proves that there was no musical form Frank Zappa could not master.
Never before available together, with four tracks restored from the original LP version!
Personnel: David Ocker (clarinet); Chad Wackerman (drums); Ed Mann (percussion).Down Beat - Highly Recommended
Mojo (Publisher) (7/95, p.102) - "...fine moments: 'Bogus Pomp' cleverly parodies film music cliches, and the wonderful 'Strictly Genteel' would jolly up a Prom no end..."
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Frank Zappa - Zappa: The London Symphony Orchestra, Vols. 1-2 Songs
| 1 | First Movement | | | |
| 2 | Second Movement | | | |
| 3 | First Movement | | | |
| 4 | Second Movement | | | |
| 5 | First Movement | | | |
| 6 | Second Movement | | | |
| 7 | Third Movement | | | |
Disc 2 |
| 1 | Envelopes See All 4 | | | |
| 2 | Pedro's Dowry See All 6 | | | |
| 3 | Bogus Pomp See All 4 | | | |
| 4 | Strictly Genteel See All 10 | | | |
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