BEETHOVEN'S LAST NIGHT is a rock opera conceived by Paul O'Neill.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra's first non-holiday-themed album, Beethoven's Last Night, incorporates some of the composer's most noted pieces with original ones that peer into Beethoven's psyche. Pieces like "What Is Eternal," "What Good This Deafness," and "Last Illusion" update Beethoven's dramatic, portentous style, while "Requiem (the Fifth)" and "Fur Elise" lend themselves surprisingly well to the orchestra's stylized fusion of classical and rock music. Fans of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's other work won't be disappointed by Beethoven's Last Night's theatrical, orchestral song cycle. ~ Heather Phares
Recorded at Soundtracks, Stellar Productions & Studio 900, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Paul O'Neill.
Personnel includes: Jon Oliva (vocals, piano, keyboards, bass); Patti Russo, Jody Ashworth, Guy Lemmonnier, Jamie Torcellini, Sylvia Tosun, Zak Stevens, Dave Diamond, Doug Thoms (vocals); Paul O'Neill (acoustic & electric guitars); Dave Wittman (guitar, bass, drums); Al Pitrelli (guitar, bass); Chris Caffery (guitar); Todd Reynolds, Paul Reynolds, Paul Woodiel, Mary Rowell, Laura Seaton-Finn, Denise Stillwell (violin); Mark Wood, Mark Ferris (viola); Gary Yellin, Jonas Tauber, Dorothy Lawson (cello); Robert Kinkel (piano, keyboards); Johnny Lee Middleton (bass); Jeff Plate (drums); Danielle Landherr, Marni Elliot, Sylvia Tosun, Robert Kinkel, Christian James, Jacob Ashworth, Evan Maltby, Sebastian Perez, Caroline Ross (background vocals).
Personnel: Guy Lemonnier, Doug Thoms, Jody Ashworth, Sylvia Tosun (vocals, background vocals); Jamie Torcellini, Dave Diamond, Patti Russo, Zachary Stevens (vocals); Al Pitrelli (guitar, bass guitar); Dave Wittman (guitar, drums); Chris Caffery (guitar); Paul O'Neill (acoustic guitar); Denise Stillwell, Mary L. Rowell, Todd Reynolds , Laura Seaton, Paul Woodiel (violin); Mark Ferris, Mark Wood (viola); Garo Yellin, Jonas Tauber, Dorothy Lawson (cello); Jon Oliva (piano, keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals); Robert Kinkel (piano, keyboards, background vocals); Christian James, Danielle Landherr, Marni Elliott (background vocals).
Awesome Excellent, I enjoy this CD very much.The music alerts my awareness of senses.The overall collection is put together just perfect.I recommend it highly. Submitted by Ron (Boston, MA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
What a story!! The story spoken about Beethoven's Last Night is really amazing!!!! Good techique, perfect remembering about main facts, pieces played brilliantly, really amazing. Read the summary besfore listening to this masterpiece and then understand its complexity and each moment of the story that is developed in each track. Simply terrific, check it out!! Submitted by a reviewer (Sao Paulo, Brazil) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
must own album This is a powerfull music compilation and tribute to an originator of the music style.Close your eyes and feel the music pulsate through you.This is a awesome addition to anyone who is open minded.The power in the creative mastery of this musical composition will blow you away.Just buy it. Submitted by Dennis (NWT,Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Pure Energy Thei album is a must have for any music lover. The guitars are just ripping. There is no other band with this much talent Submitted by fisch0731 (Pittsburgh, Pa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Powerful Rock Opera Beethoven meets Rock! It takes a couple of listens to really get into but, boy, what an album!!
I look forward to seeing the stage version! Submitted by a reviewer (London, UK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Awesome
Powerful Rock Opera
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