Dive into the avant-garde genius of George Antheil with "Antheil Plays Antheil: The Rare SPA Recordings and Private Audio Documents 1942-1958." This captivating collection, released on January 1, 1958, under Other Minds Records, offers a rare glimpse into the innovative and experimental compositions of one of the 20th century's most daring musicians. Spanning a diverse range of works, from the delicate "Valentine Waltzes" to the dramatic "Symphony No. 5 'Joyous,'" this album showcases Antheil's versatility and boundary-pushing spirit. The inclusion of pieces like "Eight Fragments from Shelley" and "Two Odes of John Keats" highlights his ability to blend classical forms with literary inspiration. For fans of avant-garde music, this compilation is a treasure trove of historical recordings and private audio documents, providing an intimate look at Antheil's creative process. With a total runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this album is a testament to Antheil's enduring legacy and his pioneering contributions to the world of experimental music.
(C) 2000 Other Minds(P) 1958 G. Schirmer (ASCAP)
Tracks
Valentine Waltzes: No. 1George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 2George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 3George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 4George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 5George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 6George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 7George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 8George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 9George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 10George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Valentine Waltzes: No. 11George Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: When Soft WindsGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: To the MoonGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: When the Lamp is ShatteredGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: I Stood upon a Heaven Cleaving TurretGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: A DirgeGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: To-MorrowGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: Sonnet to ByronGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Eight Fragments from Shelley: I Faint, I Perish with My LoveGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker
McKonkey’s Ferry OvertureGeorge Antheil, F. Charles Adler, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 “Joyous,” AllegroGeorge Antheil, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 “Joyous,” Adagio moltoGeorge Antheil, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 “Joyous,” Allegretto giocosoGeorge Antheil, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Two Odes of John Keats: Ode on a Grecian UrnGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Two Odes of John Keats: To a NightingaleGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
“The Prostitute” from the ballet Capital of the WorldGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Peter Pokes a PigGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mu-uh-uch in the MoonlightGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Prediction of Allied Invasion of North Africa: Part One, Signposts to the FutureGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Prediction of Allied Invasion of North Africa: Part Two, The Defense of StalingradGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Biggest Muscles WaltzGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
Captain Peter Shoots Down Nazi Air ShipGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
George Antheil SpeaksGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker
The SPA InterviewGeorge Antheil, Roger Wagner, F. Charles Adler, Herbert Haefner, Wiener Philharmoniker