The East Village Opera Company

Georges Bizet (Composer), Alfredo Catalani (Composer), Leo Delibes (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Henry Purcell (Composer), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Peter Kiesewalter (Conductor), East Village Opera Company (Performer), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: East Village Opera Company
• Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Peter Kiesewalter
• Composer: Georges Bizet, Alfredo Catalani, Leo Delibes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, et al.
• Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000AMJE3W
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,212 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #44 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Purcell, Henry
  • #90 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Historical Periods > Modern & 20th Century

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The East Village Opera Company

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Talent, Integrity, Exciting, October 4, 2005

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Jeremy Mossman (Lakeshore, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The East Village Opera Company (Audio CD)

I grew up watching Tyley Ross onstage (in Tommy, Miss Saigon, in concert, etc) and always admired his singing and diversity, and when I got word of EVOC I was thrilled that he's ever-evolving and still singing.

I bought this CD the day it came out and I haven't stopped listening to it yet. EVOC has maintained the musical integrity of the opera it presents and has only heightened it's excitement for today's audience. I can't wait for more from them. Keep singing Tyley!

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make Way For EVOC!!, November 12, 2005

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Koh Mochizuki "kohster" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The East Village Opera Company (Audio CD)

This is the CD for both opera lovers AND neophytes. EVOC is comprised of passionate performers possessed with unparalleled musicianship in a genre all their own. The arrangements maintain the integrity of the original compositions and are undoubtedly a representation of how the masters would have treated their creations today.

With some influences ranging from the cultural to the retro-rock appeal of Pete Townsend and Queen, each track takes you to soaring heights of musical nirvana without losing sight of the inherent simplicity of the melodies. I saw these guys rock the house live in NY at Joe's Pub and the CD accurately captures their incendiary performance. I'm not much of an opera fan, but for me, EVOC has certainly bridged the gap between the pretentious and the accessible genres.

The genuis behind the band is Peter Kiesewalter, the visionary, who arranged most of the tracks with some collaborative effort. He shows no restraint as he unleashes his emotional and bold ideas out of his pressure cooker head. As a result, the world's all the better for it. And Tyley Ross, what a vocal powerhouse! 'La Donna E Mobile' from Rigoletto embodies so much passion with Ross's smooth, versatile vocals against one of the most exciting rhythms you'd never think would compliment such a piece. Paired with AnnMarie Milazzo's solid pipes on several duets, they both blend exquisitely in harmonious bliss, especially in the Flower Duet from Lakme. The originally intended sapphic piece is gently morphed into an unrealized yet effective narrative with satisfying results.

If you're up for something refreshing and is tastefully done, forget Amici Forever and Il Divo. While they're both capable crossover singing groups, EVOC is a full BAND with amazing talents worthy of a listen. Trust me. Rock lovers, opera loyalists, and pop afficionados will rejoice in the listening experience of a company that brings music enthusiasts together on the same page. Get ready for EVOC!!!!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not at all like Trans Siberian Orchestra, February 4, 2006

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Benjamin J. Neiman (Phila., Pa. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The East Village Opera Company (Audio CD)

These guys are really great, and I would hate to see anyone scared away because a couple other reviewers compare them to the TSO. While TSO deliver leaden, workmanlike readings with average musicianship, the EVOC deliver soulful, virtuosic performances with great flair and finesse. The rock guitarist (Ben Butler) and drummer are superb in EVOC as they truly understand classic rock but have the chops to dliver the opera material accurately. I think Tyley Ross and (especially) Ann Marie Millazza are two of the finest vocalists in any genre I've heard. In addition the arrangements are genius. Well done!