Description
Bon Appetit, sub-titled Entertaining with Style, Volume II – Contemporary Mozart Arrangements performed by Michael Omartian, is a instrumental album by the American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and producer Michael Omartian, released on Nouveau in April 1993, manufactured and distributed in the US by K-tel International. The album was produced by Michael Omartian and Roger Voudouris.
‘Bon Appetit’ is an American magazine dedicated to good food and entertainment, which is releasing a series of albums of good music. Volume 2 in this series is Michael Omartian. This album is unlikely to satisfy those who like their classical music to sound like classical music. The Mozart themes are clearly recognized but are strongly flavoured with Michael Omartin’s distinctive style. There are many similarities to his previous instrumental album ‘Conversations‘ in the style of his playing and the arrangements, though this album is of a far higher standard. The sleeve claims Omartian “is considered one of the best pianists in today’s recording industry” and after listening to this album it is easy to agree with that statement. The standard of his playing is truly impressive. Though the piano and flute are real, Omartian’s penchant for things electronic can be found in the orchestral backing. But the mixing is good and the backing does not spoil the effect. [Martin Emerson, Cross Rhythms, June 1994]
CD tracklist:
01. Piano Concerto in A Major – 6:07
02. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C (“Elvira Madigan”) – 5:05
03. Minuet in C Major – 5:15
04. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Flat (“Concerto No. 10”) – 5:20
05. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor – 7:30
06. Symphony No. 41 in C Major (“Jupiter Symphony”) – 3:20
07. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor – 6:10
08. Serenade No. 13 in G Major (“Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”) – 3:08
09. Requiem in D Minor – 3:25
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