David Del Tredici's "Del Tredici: Vintage Alice - Dracula" is a captivating exploration of Lewis Carroll's whimsical world, reimagined through a musical lens. Released on March 4, 2008, under the Innova label, this 47-minute album is a delightful blend of narrative and musical ingenuity, drawing listeners into the fantastical realm of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the eerie allure of Dracula.
The album is a single, continuous piece divided into various sections, each bringing a unique character or scene from Carroll's classic to life. Del Tredici's composition is a masterclass in evoking mood and atmosphere, from the playful pomposity of the Queen to the enchanting cadenzas that dance between bat and sky. The Mad Hatter's song, with its whimsical verses, is a standout, as is the haunting "Hymn to the Queen," a musical homage to the iconic character.
Del Tredici's work is not just a retelling but a reinvention, using music to delve into the psyche of these timeless characters. The album's final track, "Dracula," adds a layer of intrigue, blending the familiar with the macabre. With its intricate compositions and vivid storytelling, "Del Tredici: Vintage Alice - Dracula" is a testament to Del Tredici's ability to transcend traditional boundaries and create a musical experience that is as engaging as it is enchanting.
Tracks
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): NarrationDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): First evocation of the Queen: With crude pomposityDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Cadenza I: Bat! - At! Bat! - At!David Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): The Mad hatter's song: Verse I…Little bat! Twinkle, twinkle, little bat - The Star: Verse I: Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little bat - Verse II: You know the song perhaps?David Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Second evocation of the Queen: With crude pomposityDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Cadenza II: Fly - Sky… Fly - Sky…David Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): The Mad hatter's song: Verse II…World you fly…Up above the world you flyDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Interlude. Little batDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Changing places: Let's all move one place onDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Cadenza III: Move…Moving…Let's all keep onDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Quodlibet-Return: Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!David Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Hymn to the Queen: God save our gracious queenDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Vintage Alice (Fantascene on a Mad Teaparty): Sleeping-Coda. Twinkle, twinkleDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
DraculaDavid Del Tredici, Hila Plitmann, Cleveland Chamber Symphony
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