Bochumer Symphoniker: Antheil: Venus in Africa - COMPACT DISCS

Bochumer Symphoniker: Antheil: Venus in Africa - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Antheil: Venus in Africa

Artist:

Bochumer Symphoniker

Label:

Cpo Records

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

761203745029

Genre:

Classical Artists

Release Date:

2025-02-07

Number of Discs:

1

After George Antheil had earned his reputation in Europe as the self-proclaimed "Bad Boy of Music" and caused plenty of scandals with his avant-garde experiments, he made a dramatic shift upon returning to his native America. This change in direction led to a significant number of important compositions, including his later symphonies and a series of one-act stage works, where Antheil dramatized a wide range of themes and situations. The final work in this series is Venus in Africa, a charming, touching, and highly amusing piece for five characters, in which the ancient goddess of love helps an American couple forge a lasting relationship. The music, oscillating between operatic turbulence, impressionistic refinement, and musical-style tunes, is further proof that Antheil had successfully shed his early rebellious image.

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