Francesco Zappa

by Frank Zappa

Francesco Zappa cover art

This deeply unconventional project consists entirely of compositions by the obscure 18th-century composer Francesco Zappa, programmed and performed by Frank Zappa on a Synclavier synthesizer. The meticulously sequenced, robotic interpretation of baroque chamber music highlights the composer's growing fascination with purely digital instrumentation and freedom from human performers. It remains a fascinating, esoteric novelty within his vast discography.

Genres

  • Baroque Music
  • Electronic

Tracklist

  1. String Trio, op. 1 no. 1: I. Andante
  2. String Trio, op. 1 no. 1: II. Allegro con brio
  3. String Trio, op. 1 no. 2: I. Andantino
  4. String Trio, op. 1 no. 2: II. Minuetto grazioso
  5. String Trio, op. 1 no. 3: I. Andantino
  6. String Trio, op. 1 no. 3: II. Presto
  7. String Trio, op. 1 no. 4: I. Andante
  8. String Trio, op. 1 no. 4: II. Allegro
  9. String Trio, op. 1 no. 5: II. Minuetto grazioso
  10. String Trio, op. 1 no. 6: I. Largo
  11. String Trio, op. 1 no. 6: II. Minuet
  12. String Trio, op. 4 no. 1: I. Andantino
  13. String Trio, op. 4 no. 1: II. Allegro assai
  14. String Trio, op. 4 no. 2: II. Allegro assai
  15. String Trio, op. 4 no. 3: I. Andante
  16. String Trio, op. 4 no. 3: II. Tempo di minuetto
  17. String Trio, op. 4 no. 4: I. Minuetto