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Al Di Meola & World Sinfonia - The Grande Passion (2000)

Genre: World Fusion

When I saw that no one had offered a review of this record I was both stunned and delighted. Though the first two World Sinfonia sessions are brilliant, lovely works of World fusion, 'The Grande Passion' is something remarkable. The musicians Mr. Di Meola brings together are all top-notch, the compositions carry on the haunting beauty of the World Sinfonia vision, and the recording may be the best sounding piece of phonics I've ever spun on my machine. But what really makes this experience special is the fact that between the orchestra, Latin percussives and Di Meola's Flamenco-rock fire, a real infusion of music occurs at a level never before attained by the jazz rock world in which he is pigeonholed. This is the most passed over of Di Meola's Sinfonia projects but don't let that stop you from enjoying this unsung hero of an album. ~ Review by Atavachron (David) @ Buy It at Lowest Price on Amazon

Another luxuriant, sensual and romantic project by a master of the acoustic guitar. Di Meola has worked the 'World Sinfonia' concept several times, and it seems to have reached a new peak with The Grande Passion. This disc is on a par with Oregon's recent orchestral project, Oregon In Moscow , and may well surpass it for sheer splendor. The guitarist weaves arousing tapestries that fuse jazz, world and classical musics seamlessly, all annealed by his skittering, flamenco-inspired lines.

Concentrating on the richness of these selections, one gets the impression that Di Meola is fully in love with the world and all it has to offer. Middle Eastern and Latin percussionists collaborate and bear sweet fruit; austere strings and piano plunge into gypsy fire and emerge anew like the phoenix, vibrantly reborn. It's difficult to select a high point on this disc, as the compositions are of a piece and all captivating. 'Misterio' appropriately sets the pace with its intimations of Baroque austerity, Indian drones, Spanish languidity and modern orchestral punch under one umbrella. The remaining pieces continue in such exotic veins, grounded in classicism but seasoned with the flavors of many continents.

Three works by Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla are presented with reverence. 'Double Concerto' for guitar, piano, percussion and orchestra is a study in complement and contrast as Di Meola's stuttering figures mesh with Mario Parmisano's piano and then spin off into their own dance. Di Meola's 'Asia de Cuba' cleverly unites Asian and Latin elements, while 'Azucar' is all fragile, lacy prettiness. Rarely New-Age-y as many classical/world fusions tend to be, Di Meola's fresh, uplifting vision elevates The Grande Passion toward the realm of High Art. ~ Review by Todd S. Jenkins @

Tracklisting:

1. Misterio (7:53)

2. Double Concerto (5:58)

3. Prelude: Adagio for Theresa (1:21)

4. Grande Passion (9:05)

5. Asia de Vuba (8:58)

6. Soledad (7:37)

7. Opus Green (10:20)

8. Libertango (5:07)

9. Azucar (3:13)

Total Time: 59:32

Line-Up:

- Fred Rizner / French Horn

- Christopher Redfield / Viola

- Hernan Romero / Charango, Guitar, Vocals

- Gumbi Ortiz / Conga

- Virginia Wells / Violin

- Kent Teeple / Viola

- Bridget Hunt / Violin

- Carol Fujino / Violin

- Harcus Hennigar / French Horn

- Roberto Occhipinti / Bass

- Michael Sweeney / Bassoon

- Cynthia Steljes / Oboe

- Michael Mossman / Trumpet

- Oscar Feldman / Sax (Tenor)

- John Patitucci / Bass (Acoustic), Guitar (Bass), Percussion

- Mario Parmisano / Percussion, Synthesizer, Piano

- Daniel Blackman / Viola

- Gilad / Percussion

- Audrey King / Cello

- David Hetherington / Cello

- Victoria Richard / Violin

- Al Di Meola / Bandoneon, Dumbek, Percussion, Roland Synthesizer, Tambur, String Arrangements, Piano (Electric), Oboe, Guitar (Acoustic), Cymbals

- Erica Goodman / Harp

- Arto Tuncboyaciyan / Percussion, Vocals

- Wendy Rose / Violin

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