Presents Ballet Jeunesse - Matthias Arfmann CD
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Presents Ballet Jeunesse - Matthias Arfmann CD
Leading Hamburg-based hip hop producer Matthias Arfmann has devoted himself to his greatest mission so far his ambitious goal: to rearrange the classical hits of European ballet music, taking them out of theatres and onto the dance floor! Ballet Jeunesse features notorious guest artists such as New York rap legend KRS-One, Kele Okereke, frontman and lead singer of the English indie rock band Bloc Party, as well as German hip hop star Jan Delay (from Absolute Beginner). In a creative process over many years Arfmann and his collaborators have taken ballet classics by Khachaturian, Bizet, Prokofiev, Holst, Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Stravinsky, Debussy and Satie and reworked them into the 21st century, adding a modern slant to their beauty and brilliance, recomposing and revitalising them to make them accessible and exciting for a new target audience. The orchestral origins are interwoven with contemporary compositions of their own, interspersed lyrics, braided a connective cord of most diverse genres from Dance, Pop and Hip-Hop to Reggae. African-born singer and activist Onejiru lends her voice to many of the pieces, adding vocals in English, French and Swahili. For the first time ever, Sergej Prokovieffs heirs have authorised an arrangement of his famous ballet work Romeo and Juliet. Ballet Jeunesse was inspired by the ideas, energy and repertoire of the Ballets Russes company of the early 20th century. Weve all been profoundly impressed by the work and philosophy of the Ballets Russes, says Arfmann. The radical nature of the company, the way it broke down barriers between genres and engaged in an artistic and intellectual debate with the musical and philosophical heritage of the time everything about it is completely fascinating. The Ballets Russes rang in the modern age and celebrated cross-culturalism, sensuality, fantasy and difference in the years before Europe fell victim to the depredations of nationalism, imperialism and greed. Matthias Arfmann is also the first Recomposer who started the series on the Yellow Label over a decade ago with his Deutsche Grammophon release ReComposed by M. Arfmann (2005), where he remixed recordings by Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic.Additional Info: Personnel: Julie Andrews (vocals); Ian Fraser (conductor); The London Musicians Orchestra.Specifics
- Album: Presents Ballet Jeunesse
- Artist: Matthias Arfmann
- Label: Dg
- Genre: Electronic, Classical
- MPN: 0028947964483
Tracklist
1. The Nutcracker 2. Romeo And Juliet 3. The Firebird 4. Carmen 5. Sabre Dance 6. Peter And The Wolf 7. Swan Lake 8. Daphnis Et Chloe 9. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun 10. Eugen Onegin 11. The Lure 12. Gymnopédies 13. Je Rêve 14. Peter And The Wolf Featuring – Jan Delay Featuring – Jan Delay 15. Sabre Dance Featuring – Schorsch Kamerun Featuring – Schorsch Kamerun 16. Je Rêve Featuring – Kele Okereke, Onejiru Featuring – Kele Okereke, Onejiru 17. Romeo And Juliet Featuring – KRS One*, Onejiru Featuring – KRS One*, Onejiru
(CD-28947964483)
| SKU | CD-28947964483 |
| Barcode # | '028947964483 |
| Brand | Dg |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1100kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.120m |
| Shipping Height | 0.010m |
| Shipping Length | 0.140m |
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