Mark-Anthony Turnage's 'Turnage: Greek' is a captivating opera album, released on 1 January 1994, under the esteemed Decca Music Group Ltd. label. This masterpiece boasts a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, comprising a plethora of scenes and links that weave together to form a compelling narrative.
The album is divided into two acts, each presenting a unique sequence of events. From the 'Prologue' to the 'Conclusion', Mark-Anthony Turnage's work takes the listener on a journey through various themes and emotions, as embodied by the characters in the opera. The tracklist features an array of evocative titles, such as 'Scene 1 (Pub & Wine Bar Music)', 'The Plague', and 'Love Duet', which hint at the complexity and depth of the story being told.
With its intricate composition and dramatic flair, 'Turnage: Greek' showcases Mark-Anthony Turnage's skill as a composer, blending elements of music and theatre to create an immersive experience. This album is a testament to Turnage's innovative approach to opera, and its release has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the world of classical music.
Greek - Act 1: PrologueMark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 1 (Pub & Wine Bar Music)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, Chorus, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Link 1 (Breakfast Quartet)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Richard Suart, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 2a (Fortune-teller)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Richard Suart, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 2b (Eddy's Farewell)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Quentin Hayes, Richard Suart, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Link 2 (Mum & Dad)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Richard Suart, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 3 (The Plague)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Richard Suart, Helen Charnock, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Link 3 - Scene 4 (Police Riot)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Richard Suart, Quentin Hayes, Chorus, Helen Charnock, Dennis Marks, Peter Jonas, Helen Crayford, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Interlude 1 - Scene 5a (Café)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, Fiona Kimm, Helen Charnock, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 5b (Fight)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Richard Suart, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 5c (Love Duet)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Fiona Kimm, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 5d (Aria: The Story of Kid)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Fiona Kimm, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Scene 5e (Love Duet - reprise)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, Fiona Kimm, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 1: Link 4 - Scene 6 (Mum & Dad)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Richard Suart, Helen Charnock, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: PrologueMark-Anthony Turnage, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 1a (Café)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Fiona Kimm, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 1b (Love Aria)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Fiona Kimm, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 2a (Arrival of Mum & Dad)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, Helen Charnock, Richard Suart, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 2b (Quartet)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Fiona Kimm, Quentin Hayes, Helen Charnock, Richard Suart, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 2c (Plague Link)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Richard Suart, Helen Charnock, Quentin Hayes, Fiona Kimm, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Link 1 (Journey to the Sphinx)Mark-Anthony Turnage, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 3 (Sphinx)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Link 2 (Killing of Sphinx - Eddy's Triumphant...)Mark-Anthony Turnage, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 4a (Eddy's Return)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Richard Suart, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 4b (Dad's Story of Kid)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Richard Suart, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 4c (Eddy's Soliloquy of Regret)Mark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, Fiona Kimm, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 5a (Eddy's 'Blinding')Mark-Anthony Turnage, Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Richard Suart, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: Scene 5b (Eddy's Funeral March)Mark-Anthony Turnage, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
Greek - Act 2: ConclusionMark-Anthony Turnage, Quentin Hayes, The Greek Ensemble, Richard Bernas
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