Keith Jarrett - La Scala - Classical - CD

This re-issue is now available through Universal classic.

For this live solo concert (recorded at the Teatro alla Scala in Milano, Italy, and released in 1997), pianist Keith Jarrett performs two lengthy improvisations simply titled "La Scala, Pt. 1" and "La Scala, Pt. 2." Most of the music is quite lyrical and romantic. The first part (which lasted nearly 45 minutes) does have a section using a droning rhythm reminiscent of American Indian music before resolving back into a ballad. The second section (a mere 27 and a half minutes) starts out dissonant, gradually evolves into a peaceful section, and then concludes with the original dissonant ideas. As an encore, Jarrett performs a melodic and very beautiful six-minute rendition of "Over the Rainbow," receiving a well-deserved thunderous ovation at its conclusion. The music overall develops slowly but always holds the listener's interest, reinforcing one's viewpoint of Keith Jarrett as one of the top pianists of the 1980s and '90s. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi

Performer	Keith Jarrett
Music genre	Classical
Music subgenre	CD - CLASSICAL ARTISTS
Music release type	Release
Media format	CD
Original release date	2000
Edition	Standard
Language	English
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	Keith Jarrett - La Scala [CD]
Track listing	La Scala, Part I, La Scala, Part II, Over the Rainbow
Record label	Ecm Records
Composer	Keith Jarrett
Track name	La Scala, Part 1, Part 2, Over the Rainbow
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N