"Mozart TV" is a delightful and innovative album by Grant Gershon, released on January 1, 1997, under the Delos label. This unique collection blends the charm of classic television themes with the elegance of classical music, offering a fresh and engaging listening experience. Gershon, known for his choral and minimalist works, masterfully reimagines popular TV tunes in the styles of renowned composers like Vivaldi, Mozart, Debussy, and Handel, among others.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the whimsical "Friends: I'll Be There for You" arranged in the style of Vivaldi to the iconic "Star Trek (Voyager): Main Title" reimagined in the style of Strauss. Each piece is meticulously arranged by David Fraser, creating a harmonious fusion of nostalgia and classical sophistication. With a total duration of 59 minutes, "Mozart TV" is a captivating journey through beloved television themes, reinterpreting them in a classical context that appeals to both TV enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike.
(C) 1997 Delos(P) 1997 Delos
Tracks
Friends: I'll Be There for You (in the style of Vivaldi) [arr. D. Fraser]Michael Skloff, Sidney Weiss, Malcolm Hamilton, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
Piano Concerto in F Major, "Rerun" (in the style of Mozart) [D. Fraser]: I. Hill Street BluesDonald Fraser, Grant Gershon, Hollywood Chamber Symphony
Piano Concerto in F Major, "Rerun" (in the style of Mozart) [D. Fraser]: II. Suicide Is Painless [M-a-S-H]Donald Fraser, Grant Gershon, Hollywood Chamber Symphony
Piano Concerto in F Major, "Rerun" (in the style of Mozart) [D. Fraser]: III. The Brady BunchDonald Fraser, Grant Gershon, Hollywood Chamber Symphony
Bewitched (in the style of Debussy) [arr. D. Fraser]Jack Keller, JoAnn Turovsky
X-Files Theme (in the style of Hovhaness) [arr. D. Fraser]Anonymous, Burnette Dillon, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
Taxi: Angela's Theme (in the style of Villa-Lobos) [arr. D. Fraser]Bob James, Scott Tennant
Green Acres (in the style of Joplin) [arr. D. Fraser]Vic Mizzy, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Love Is All Around (in the style of Satie) [arr. D. Fraser]Sonny Curtis, Ramiro Belgardt, JoAnn Turovsky
Mister Ed: Mr. Ed (in the style of Rodrigo) [arr. D. Fraser]Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Scott Tennant, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
Jeopardy: Think Music (in the style of Handel) [arr. D. Fraser]Merv Griffin, Malcolm Hamilton
The Jetsons: Jetsons (in the style of Britten) [arr. D. Fraser]Anonymous, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
Cheers: Where Everybody Knows Your Name (in the style of Ireland) [arr. D. Fraser]Judy Hart Angelo, Gary Portnoy, Grant Gershon
I Love Lucy: I Love Lucy (in the style of Purcell) [arr. D. Fraser]Eliot Daniel, Burnette Dillon, Malcolm Hamilton, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
Star Trek (Voyager): Main Title [in the style of Strauss] [arr. D. Fraser]Anonymous, Steven Becknell, Hollywood Chamber Symphony, Grant Gershon
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