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Rapsodia Veneziana
''Rapsodia veneziana'' is the eighth studio album by Italian chamber orchestra Rondò Veneziano, released in Italy by Baby Records in 1986. It reached number one in Switzerland and received platinum certification there. In Austria and Germany, it was released as ''Fantasia veneziana'', and in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands as ''Lagune''. The composition "Fantasia veneziana" differs from the piece of the same name from the album '' Odissea veneziana'' (1984). Track listing All tracks are written by Gian Piero Reverberi and Laura Giordano. # "Fantasia veneziana" (In la maggiore) – 3:30 # "Perle d'oriente" – 2:45 # "Arazzi" (I parte) – 3:00 # "Torcello" – 3:02 # "Arazzi" (II parte) – 2:03 # "Festa mediterranea" – 2:30 # "Isole" – 2:44 # "La Giudecca" – 2:49 # "Calli segrete" – 3:29 # "Gondole" – 4:37 # "Misteriosa Venezia" – 3:25 # "Laguna stellata" – 2:17 # "Notturno veneziano" – 2:30 Personnel * Gian Piero Reverberi Gian Piero Reverberi (, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rondò Veneziano
Rondò Veneziano is an Italian chamber orchestra, specializing in Baroque music, playing original instruments, but incorporating a rock-style rhythm section of synthesizer, bass guitar and drums, led by ''Maestro'' Gian Piero Reverberi, who is also the principal composer of all of the original Rondò Veneziano pieces. The unusual addition of modern instruments, more suitable for jazz, combined with Reverberi's arrangements and original compositions, have resulted in lavish novel versions of classical works over the years. As a rule in their concert tours, the musicians, mostly women, add to the overall Baroque effect wearing Baroque-era attire and coiffures. History The orchestra's first decade of albums included only entirely original compositions in the style of the baroque rondò, "a musical composition built on the alternation of a principal recurring theme and contrasting episodes". In later years, in addition to many new and original albums continuing Gian Piero Reverb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munich
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own. It ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union. The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people. It is the List of EU metropolitan regions by GDP#2021 ranking of top four German metropolitan regions, third largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union. Munich is located on the river Isar north of the Alps. It is the seat of the Upper Bavaria, Upper Bavarian administrative region. With 4,500 people per km2, Munich is Germany's most densely populated municipality. It is also the second-largest city in the Bavarian language, Bavarian dialect area after Vienna. The first record of Munich dates to 1158. The city ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baroque Pop
Baroque pop (sometimes called baroque rock) is a fusion genre that combines rock music with particular elements of classical music. It emerged in the mid-1960s as artists pursued a majestic, orchestral sound and is identifiable for its appropriation of Baroque music, Baroque compositional styles (contrapuntal melodies and functional harmony patterns) and dramatic or melancholic gestures. Harpsichords figure prominently, while oboes, French horns, and string quartets are also common. Although harpsichords had been deployed for a number of pop hits since the 1940s, some record producers in the 1960s increasingly placed the instrument in the foreground of their arrangements. Inspired partly by the Beatles' song "In My Life" (1965), various groups were incorporating baroque and classical instrumentation by early 1966. The term "baroque rock" was coined in promotional material for the Left Banke, who used harpsichords and violins in their arrangements and whose 1966 song "Walk Away Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Records (Italy)
Baby Records was an Italian record label which was founded in 1974 by Freddy Naggiar. History Initially located in Piazza della Repubblica in Milan, the company later moved to new premises in Via Timavo. Naggiar signed a distribution contract with Yep and in 1975 the label got its first hit in the Italian charts with Santo California's "Tornerò". Success Over the years Baby Records signed many popular Italo disco and Electropop acts including Den Harrow, Paul Mazzolini, Gazebo, Alberto Carpani, Albert One, La Bionda, Pino Presti, K.I.D.Stefano Pulga Spargo (band), Spargo, DD Sound, Kimera (singer), Kimera, Santo California, Al Bano & Romina Power, Ricchi e Poveri, Dario Farina, and others. It also released albums by Italian 1960s pop star Rosanna Fratello, albums of children's songs sang by Romina Power and I Cavalieri del Re, and instrumental music albums by American pianist and composer Stephen Schlaks and Venetian ensemble Rondò Veneziano. In 1983, Baby Records released ''Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gian Piero Reverberi
Gian Piero Reverberi (, born 29 July 1939) is an Italian pianist, composer, arranger, conductor, and entrepreneur. Biography After obtaining Diplomas in piano and composition from the Paganini Conservatory in Genoa, Reverberi worked in a wide range of media, including TV themes, spaghetti Western soundtracks to pop and rock records, where, with Robert Mellin, he composed the memorable music to the children's TV series '' The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe'' in 1964. He created the Rondò Veneziano ensemble. He also worked with his brother Gian Franco on the song "Last Men Standing" (or "Nel cimitero di Tucson") from the soundtrack of '' Django, Prepare a Coffin (Preparati la bara!)'', which was sampled in Gnarls Barkley Gnarls Barkley is an American soul music, soul duo composed of singer-songwriter CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse (musician), Danger Mouse. They released their debut studio album, ''St. Elsewhere (album), St. Elsewhere'', in 2006. It contai ...'s hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casanova (Rondò Veneziano Album)
''Casanova'' is the seventh studio album by Italian orchestra Rondò Veneziano, released in 1985 through Baby Records. The album became a commercial success, peaking at number six in Italy and also becoming the chart leader in Switzerland (where it was released under the title ''Odissea veneziana''). The album went gold in France, selling 100,000 copies. Track listing ''Casanova'' # "Casanova" – 3:08 # "Donna Lucrezia" – 3:00 # "Nuovi orizzonti" – 3:14 # "Nostalgia di Venezia" – 2:29 # "Rosaura" – 2:38 # "Giardino incantato" – 5:14 # "Sogno veneziano" – 3:17 # "Bettina" – 3:10 # "Preludio all'amore" – 2:58 # "L'orientale" – 3:41 # "Interludio" – 3:16 # "Cecilia" – 3:43 ''Odissea veneziana'' # "Odissea veneziana" – 2:34 # "Sogno veneziano" – 3:14 # "Bettina" – 3:09 # "Preludio all'amore" – 2:57 # "L'orientale" – 3:39 # "Interludio" – 3:16 # "Cecilia" – 3:15 # "Casanova" – 3:06 # "Donna Lucrezia" – 2:59 # "Nuovi orizzonti" – 3:13 # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odissea Veneziana
''Odissea veneziana'' is the fifth studio album by Italian chamber orchestra Rondò Veneziano, released in 1984 by Baby Records. In France, it was released as ''L'odyssée de Venise'' and in the UK as ''Odissea''. This album should not be confused with another ''Odissea veneziana'', which is a reissue of '' Casanova'' (1985), but with the addition of two tracks from this album. It has attained particular fame in the United Kingdom, where the instrumental section has been used as the theme tune for the BBC's television coverage of Horse Racing. Track list All tracks are written by Gian Piero Reverberi and Laura Giordano, except were noted. ''Odissea veneziana'' # "Odissea veneziana" (Dario Farina, Reverberi) – 2:38 # "Tiziano" – 11:28 # "Campo dei mori" – 2:49 # "Prime luci sulla laguna" – 3:11 # "Ca' d'Oro" – 6:06 # "Mosaico" – 4:06 # "Rosso veneziano" – 3:06 # "Fantasia veneziana" – 3:41 # "Invito alla danza" – 3:14 ''L'odyssée de Venise'' # "Odissea ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Thumann
Harry Thumann (28 February 1952 – 2001) was a German electronic composer, record producer and sound engineer. He designed and built groundbreaking synthesizers and studio equipment from the early 1960s onwards. Born Harald Thumann in Germany, he started out as a drummer while getting a thorough grounding in audio engineering in German broadcasting. When touring lost appeal, Thumann put his musical and technical experience to work and started his first recording studio in a bedroom at the family home. Thumann participated in the development of the SSL 4000 series of consoles, and took the first one for this studio. Premises for a permanent studio with live-in accommodation were found in Germering near Munich, and Country Lane Studios were born. Thumann later recognised the potential of MIDI, and used Commodore 64 computers with MIDI cards, controlling a system that evolved into a synthesizer installation including Fairlight II and Moog 3C modular system. This led to a string of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Top 100 Albums
The European Top 100 Albums chart was the European adaptation of the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart. It ran from March 1984 until December 2010. Also commonly referred to as Eurochart Top 100 Albums, the chart showcased the sales of an act in 19 European countries based on IFPI data. It was compiled by ''Music & Media''. ''Billboard'' became ''Music & Media's'' financial partner in 1985 and later owned the magazine. When ''Music & Media'' closed in August 2003, ''Billboard'' continued to compile the European Top 100 Albums. The European Top 100 combined album sales (both retail and digital) of new and older albums. The methodology was different from the US ''Billboard'' 200, where albums would only be allowed to chart if they weren't 18 months old. If an album older than 18 months had enough sales to enter the 200 chart after having already dropped out of the 100th position, it would chart on The ''U.S. Billboard'' Catalog Albums. Later ''Billboard'' reviewed the criteria and de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music & Media
''Music & Media'' was a pan-European magazine for radio, music and entertainment. It was published for the first time in 1984 as ''Eurotipsheet'', but in 1986 it changed name to ''Music & Media''. It was originally based in Amsterdam, but later moved to London. The magazine focused specifically on radio, TV, music, charts and related areas of entertainment such as music festivals and events. ''Music & Media'' ceased publication in August 2003. ''Music & Media'' was the sister publication of '' Billboard'' magazine. Record charts Main charts * European Top 100 Albums (sales) * European Hot 100 Singles (sales) *European Airplay Top 50 (airplay) (previously called European Hit Radio Top 40) *European Border Breakers (airplay of European songs breaking out of their country of signing) *Top 10 Sales in Europe - top 10 singles and albums charts for sixteen European countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Ireland, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musica E Dischi
() was the oldest and longest-running music industry publication in Italy. In 1961, ''Billboard'' defined the publication as the "Italian record bible". History It was founded in October 1945 in Milan, Italy, on the initiative of the journalist and musicologist Aldo Mario De Luigi, a former record executive at La Voce Del Padrone-Columbia-Marconiphone (VCM, now EMI Italy). Originally, the magazine was published under the name ''Musica'' (''Dischi'' was added on the second edition) on a monthly basis. In the 1960s, started to issue a list of best-seller music recordings nationally. After the death of Aldo Mario in 1968, his son Mario De Luigi, already reviewer and editor of the magazine since 1958, became the director. In 1999, the official website was opened. On its 735th issue in December 2009, director Mario De Luigi announced that from March 2010 they would publish an online magazine and stop the publication of the physical magazine after 65 years. In June 2014, the mag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Albums
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. ** Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. * January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. * January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a Ugandan Bush War, five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
