Hughes De Courson's "Mozart im Orient" is a captivating fusion of Western classical music and Middle Eastern influences, released on April 18, 1997, under WM Germany. This unique album spans a concise yet engaging 69 minutes, offering a fresh perspective on Mozart's timeless compositions. De Courson masterfully reinterprets Mozart's works, blending them with traditional Middle Eastern melodies and instruments, creating a sound that is both familiar and exotic.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, from reimagined overtures and symphonies to evocative arias and concertos. Standout pieces include "Ikhtitaf fi Assaraya," which reworks the overture from "Die Entführung aus dem Serail," and "Concerto for Oud & Piano No. 23," inspired by the adagio from Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23. The inclusion of traditional pieces like "Al Riyah - Concerto for Kaval & Clarinet" adds an authentic touch to the collection.
Hughes De Courson's innovative approach to blending musical traditions makes "Mozart im Orient" a standout album. It's a testament to the universal language of music, showcasing how different cultural elements can harmonize to create something truly unique. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or a fan of world music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Ikhtitaf fi Assaraya (After the "Overture" from "Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Double Quartet in F Major (After Mozart's "Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, K. 496")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie
Lamma Bada Yatathanna (After the First Movement from Mozart's "Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Mahdiyat (After Bernhard Flies's "Wiegenlied", attributed to Mozart as "K. 350")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Concerto for Oud & Piano No. 23 (After the "Adagio" from Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Hamilu Lhawa Tahibou (After Papageno's Aria, No. 20, from Mozart's "Magic Flute, K. 620")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Yaman Hawa (After the "Overture" from "Thamos, König in Aegypten, K. 345")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
MawwallHughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Double Quartet in E-Flat Major (After Mozart's "6 Variations, K. 360/374b")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Ouazat Al Kahira (After Auretta's Aria, No. 2, from Mozart's "L'oca del Cairo, K. 422")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Symphonie Egyptienne (After Mozart's "Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183/173dB")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Dhikr - Requiem - Golgotha, for Voices, Children's Chorus and Orchestra (After the "Introitus" from Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor, K. 626")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Trad: Al Riyah - Concerto for Kaval & ClarinetTraditional, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Deyan Pavlov
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