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Norrland Opera Symphony Orchestra
Date: 2009-10-22. Sweden, Umeå Folkets hus, Umeå Jazz Festival. Swedish radio P2.

Norrland Opera Symphony Orchestra performs music in various ways related to the pioneering composer, band leader and guitarist Frank Zappa.
Few can like Zappa summarize musical a sprawling 1900s. His versatility is unparalleled, as is his originality. 
The inspiration from Varèse and Igor Stravinskij, Zappa would readily agree to meet with the be bop or risqué doo-wop, cabaret or rock.

Ali Askin has arranged music for orchestra. The concert ends with music by composer John Adams. In "Eros Piano" shows Adams up an unusual musical side which is reminiscent of Zappa's aesthetics.

Norrland Opera Orchestra led by Music Director Rumon Gamba. Piano soloist Englishman Paul Crossley.

Playlist

1. Edgar Varèse -Octandre 
2. John Adams   -Eros piano 
3. Igor Stravinskij- Scherzo à la Russe
4. Frank Zappa- Peaches En Regalia
5. Frank Zappa- Naval Aviation in Art
6. Frank Zappa-Be-Bop Tango
7. Frank Zappa- G-spot Tornado 

Total: 64:29