The Othello Syndrome

by Uri Caine, Uri Caine Ensemble

Overview

Keyboardist Uri Caine has previously explored the music of Bach, Mozart, Wagner and Beethoven, so it is hardly surprising that he continues to use classical composers as a source of inspiration for his improvisations. This outing draws on excerpts from Giuseppe Verdi's opera Otello, with the pianist incorporating his usual wild arrangements. Caine is obviously very familiar with the music but willing to take chances, as in his playful setting of "Fire Song" and a klezmer-like setting of "Drinking Song." Opera fans without a sense of humor will scoff at this recording, but Caine shows a love of the music, even in his madcap charts. The supporting cast includes saxophonist Ralph Alessi, guitarist Nguyen Le, clarinetist Chris Speed, plus several vocalists and occasional use of electronics. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	08/12/2008
Label:	Winter & Winter
UPC:	0025091013524
Rank:	241844

Tracks

1. Othello's Victory
2. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Fire Song
3. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Drinking Song
4. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Love Duet with Othello and Desdemona
5. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Introduction to Act 2
6. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Iago's Credo
7. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~She's the Only One I Love
8. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Iago's Web
9. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Desdemona's Lament
10. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Am I a Fool?
11. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~The Lion of Venice
12. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Othello's Confession
13. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~The Willow Song / Ave Maria
14. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~Murder
15. The Othello Syndrome (after Verdi), for voices & ensemble~The Death of Othello

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Uri Caine   Primary Artist,Piano
Uri Caine Ensemble   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Nguyen Le   Guitar
Ralph Alessi   Trumpet
Zach Danziger   Drums

Technical Credits

Stefan Winter   Producer,Executive Producer
Carlos Albrecht   Engineer
Uri Caine   Composer
Nguyen Le   Engineer
Ralph Alessi   Arranger
Raymond Earl   Engineer
Julie Patton   Lyricist
Bunny Sigler   Arranger,Lyricist
Guenter Mattei   Design,Layout Design
Stefano Bassanese   Engineer
Arrigo Boito   Lyricist
Sadiq Bey   Lyricist
Julie Paton   Lyricist
Adrian von Ripka   Mixing,Editing,Engineer,Mastering
Jochen Schulz   Engineer
Jan Caine   Photography
Massimiliano Cervini   Engineer
Bastian Schick   Engineer
Francesco Giacomello   Engineer
Bruno Fabrizio Sorba   Engineer
Tommaso Savoia   Photography
Mariko Takahashi   Executive Producer
Goeran Stegborn   Engineer