Angelus Novus (album)

Template:Use mdy dates Angelus Novus is an album of contemporary classical music by American composer and alto saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist John Zorn including compositions written in 1972 ("Christabel"), and 1983 ("For Your Eyes Only").

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stacia Proefrock awarded the album 3 stars stating "the whole album, while not shining with the crystalline perfection of his best work, is a solid example of thoughtful composition". Template:Music ratings

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn.

1. "For Your Eyes Only" - 13:43
2. "Christabel: Part 1" - 4:04
3. "Christabel: Part 2" - 3:47
4. "Carny" - 12:54
5. "Angelus Novus: Peshat" - 2:05
6. "Angelus Novus: Tzomet" - 1:24
7. "Angelus Novus: Aliya" - 4:35
8. "Angelus Novus: Herut" - 1:46
9. "Angelus Novus: Pardes" - 2:53

Recorded at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Boston in June, 1992 (track 3), on February 6, 1996 (track 1), November 18, 1996 (tracks 2–3) and April 15, 1997 (tracks 5–9)

Personnel

• The Callithumpian Consort of the New England Conservatory
• Stephen Drury: Artistic Director, Piano