Ballet mécanique

by George Antheil / Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra / Daniel Spalding

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This modern recording brilliantly captures the chaotic, avant-garde vision of George Antheil's infamous 1924 modernist composition. The Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra meticulously realizes the brutal, mechanical intensity of the piece, famously utilizing multiple pianos, sirens, and airplane propellers to simulate the overwhelming din of the industrial age.

Genres

  • Futurism
  • Orchestral Music

Tracklist

  1. Ballet Mécanique
  2. Concert For Chamber Orchestra