Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale

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Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale
Studio album by
RecordedApril 2001
GenreJazz
LabelPhilology

Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale is a solo piano album by Franco D'Andrea. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.

Recording and music[edit]

Material for this and seven other solo piano CDs was recorded over the period of three mornings and two afternoons in April 2001.[1] The compositions are mainly associated with Christmas and opera.[1] The medleys contain unusual combinations.[2]

Release and reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[1]

Solo 6 was released by Philology Records.[1] AllMusic praised the recording sound quality and described the album as "very eclectic and a breath of fresh air".[2]

Track listing[edit]

  1. "Oh Dû Fröhliche"
  2. "An Der Schönen Blauen Donau"
  3. "Un Bel Di' Vedremo / Libiamo"
  4. "Zitti Zitti, Non Destatelo"
  5. "Wienerwald / What Is This Thing Called Love"
  6. "Habanera"
  7. "Oh Tannenbaum"
  8. "Stille Nacht"

Personnel[edit]

  • Franco D'Andrea – piano

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 388. ISBN 0-141-01416-4.
  2. ^ a b c Dryden, Ken. "Franco D'Andrea – Solo 6: Valzer Opera Natale". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 June 2018.