Dive into the avant-garde world of George Antheil with "Antheil Plays Antheil: The Rare SPA Recordings and Private Audio Documents 1942-1958." This extraordinary collection, released by Other Minds Records, offers a unique journey through the eclectic and innovative compositions of one of the most daring and experimental minds in 20th-century music. Spanning a diverse range of genres and styles, the album features 34 tracks that showcase Antheil's versatility and genius, from the delicate and romantic "Valentine Waltzes" to the powerful and dramatic "Symphony No. 5 'Joyous'."
The album also includes settings of poetry by Shelley and Keats, as well as pieces inspired by historical events, such as the "Prediction of Allied Invasion of North Africa" and "Captain Peter Shoots Down Nazi Air Ship." Antheil's playful side is evident in tracks like "Peter Pokes a Pig" and "Mu-uh-uch in the Moonlight," while his more serious and introspective side is on display in works like "Eight Fragments from Shelley" and "Two Odes of John Keats."
With a duration of over two hours, this comprehensive collection provides a fascinating insight into the mind of George Antheil, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full breadth of his musical output. Whether you're a longtime fan of Antheil's work or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire, showcasing the enduring relevance and impact of his groundbreaking compositions.
Tracks
Valentine Waltzes: No. 1George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 2George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 3George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 4George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 5George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 6George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 7George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 8George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 9George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 10George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 11George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: When Soft WindsGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: To the MoonGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: When the Lamp is ShatteredGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: I Stood upon a Heaven Cleaving TurretGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: A DirgeGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: To-MorrowGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: Sonnet to ByronGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: I Faint, I Perish with My LoveGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
McKonkey’s Ferry OvertureGeorge Antheil, F. Charles Adler, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 “Joyous,” AllegroGeorge Antheil, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 “Joyous,” Adagio moltoGeorge Antheil, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 “Joyous,” Allegretto giocosoGeorge Antheil, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Two Odes of John Keats: Ode on a Grecian UrnGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Two Odes of John Keats: To a NightingaleGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
“The Prostitute” from the ballet Capital of the WorldGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Peter Pokes a PigGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mu-uh-uch in the MoonlightGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Prediction of Allied Invasion of North Africa: Part One, Signposts to the FutureGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Prediction of Allied Invasion of North Africa: Part Two, The Defense of StalingradGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Biggest Muscles WaltzGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Captain Peter Shoots Down Nazi Air ShipGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
George Antheil SpeaksGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
The SPA InterviewGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
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