Wagner e Venezia
Wagner e Venezia is a live album by pianist Uri Caine's Ensemble featuring compositions by Richard Wagner recorded in Venice and released on the Winter & Winter label in 1997.
Reception
In his review for Allmusic, Stephen Cook said " For the most part, the music moves at a lithe pace, matching the festive sounds of the crowd with exuberant and playful performances. Maybe not the right fit for classical purists, but certainly a fine offering for the adventurous listener".Writing for All About Jazz, C. Michael Bailey said "Wagner e Venezia is one of the pinnacles among pinnacles from the pianist/composer's early output".
Track listing
All compositions by Richard Wagner- "Liebestod" - 7:59
- "Ouvertüre" - 10:38
- "Ouvertüre" - 3:59
- "Prelude" - 9:25
- "Ouvertüre" - 9:43
- "Der Ritt der Walküren" - 4:42
- "Ouvertüre" - 8:58
Personnel
- Uri Caine - piano
- Dominic Cortese - accordion
- Mark Feldman, Joyce Hammann - violin
- Erik Friedlander - cello
- Drew Gress - bass