Dive into the enchanting world of Mechanical Opera by Musical Boxes, a captivating journey through the realm of dark cabaret. Released on January 1, 1986, under the Saydisc label, this album is a unique blend of operatic excerpts and cabaret style, spanning a concise yet engaging 49 minutes. Musical Boxes masterfully curates a collection of iconic pieces from renowned operas, including "La Traviata," "Rigoletto," and "Carmen," alongside lesser-known gems like "Zar und Zimmermann" and "La Dame Blanche." The album opens with the dramatic "Il Trovatore" and closes with the hauntingly beautiful "Norma," creating a rich tapestry of musical storytelling. Each track is meticulously selected and arranged to evoke a sense of nostalgia and intrigue, making Mechanical Opera a standout piece in the dark cabaret genre. Whether you're an opera enthusiast or a curious explorer of unique musical styles, this album promises a delightful and immersive listening experience.
Tracks
Il Trovatore: “Di tale amor” - “Convent Scene 3” / Ernani: “Ernani involami” / La Traviata: “Gypsy Chorus” – Le Croix (Gypsy Chorus) / Rigoletto: “La donna e mobile” / Nabucco: “Overture” / II Trovatore: “MiserereGiuseppe Verdi, Musical Boxes
The Mikado: “The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring”: I - II / The Pirates Of Penzance: “Poor Wandering One” / H.M.S. Pinafore: “I'm Called Little Buttercup” – “When I Was A Lad I Served A Term”Arthur Sullivan, Musical Boxes
Les Huguenots: "Air de ballet" / Robert Le Diable: "Sicilienne"Giacomo Meyerbeer, Musical Boxes
Zar und Zimmermann: "Once I Played with a Sceptre" / Le nozze di Figaro, K.492: "Non piu andrai" / La Dame Blanche: "Viens gentille dame" / Mignon: "Connais tu le pays?" / Lohengrin, WWV 75: "Bridal Chorus" / Tannhauser, WWV 70: "Grand March"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Wagner, Felix Mendelssohn, Albert Lortzing, François-Adrien Boieldieu, Robert Planquette, Ambroise Thomas, Musical Boxes
La Fille du Regiment: "Ah! mes amis, quel jour de fete" / Linda di Chamounix: "Mia Pendetta" / Lucia di Lammermoor: "Sextet"Gaetano Donizetti, Musical Boxes
William Tell: "Tyrolienne" - "Ah Mathilde je t'aime" / Il barbiere di Siviglia: "Una vace poco fa" - "La calunnia"Gioachino Rossini, Musical Boxes
I Puritani: "A te o cara amor talora" - "Setra il bulo" / La Sonnambula "Ah perche non posso odiarti" / Norma "Mira, o Norma"Vincenzo Bellini, Musical Boxes
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