Frank Zappa - London Symphony Orchestra, Vol 1 & 2 (1983) [2CD] {Rykodisc RCD 10540-41}

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Frank Zappa - London Symphony Orchestra Vol. 1 & 2 (1983) {2CD}

Rykodisc RCD 10540/41

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LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VOL. 1 & 2 features instrumental pieces arranged by Zappa for an orchestra.





Quote: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.