Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale

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Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale
File:FDandrea Solo6.jpg
Studio album by
RecordedApril 2001
GenreJazz
LabelPhilology

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

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

  • Franco D'Andrea – piano

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 388. ISBN 0-141-01416-4.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dryden, Ken. "Franco D'Andrea – Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 June 2018.