Francesco Zappa CD

Go ahead, I know, you can’t resist asking: “Who is Francesco Zappa?” Francesco Zappa was a musician from Milan who lived near the end of the 18th century. 
He was highly regarded for his virtuoso cello playing and his compositions were published and distributed throughout Europe. No one has bothered to remember when he was born, only that he flourished between 1763 and 1788. 

Fast forward to 1984, a very interesting thing happened. Frank Zappa discovers the works of Francesco and forms THE BARKING PUMPKIN DIGITAL GRATIFICATION CONSORT, the first musical ensemble dedicated to the preservation of early 21st century performance practices.
 
As the director of the BPDGC, Frank knew the real value of unfulfilled 18th century recording contracts, and he realized the appropriateness of recording Francesco Zappa. After rescuing the music from dusty libraries, and arranging it for the instrumental resources of the Consort, the Consort recorded it in their favorite hall, the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen.
 
There you have it. After all this time: FRANCESCO ZAPPA’S DEBUT ALBUM. You can enjoy it with dinner, or just listen along the next time you feel the urge to wear a powdered wig.

Excerpts from THE MUSICAL TIMES OF FRANCESCO ZAPPA
by David Ocker

Official Release #42
Catalog Number: ZR 3872
Produced and Conceptualized by Frank Zappa.
 
Performed by The Barking Pumpkin Digital Gratification Consort. 
Conducted by Frank Zappa.
The music of Francesco Zappa is from the collection of the Music Library at the University of California, Berkeley.
Special thanks to Michael Keller, Librarian.
All Music Orchestrated by Frank Zappa.
 
Synclavier document encryption DAVID OCKER.
engineered by BOB STONE & MARK PINSKE.
recorded at THE UTILITY MUFFIN RESEARCH KITCHEN.
Cover painting by DONALD ROLLER WILSON.
Collage by GABRIELLE RAUMBERGER.
Graphics by NEW AGE ART, 1984.

Note: Due to the nature of this vintage item, minor imperfections should be expected. All sales are final.

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TRACKLIST
1. Opus I, No. 1 (1st Movement. Andante)   
2. Opus I, No. 1 (2nd Movement, Allegro Con Brio)    
3. Opus I, No. 2 (1st Movement, Andantino)    
4. Opus I, No. 2 (2nd Movement, Minuetto Grazioso)    
5. Opus I, No. 3 (1st Movement, Andantino)    
6. Opus I, No. 3 (2nd Movement, Presto)    
7. Opus I, No. 4 (1st Movement, Andante)   
8. Opus I, No. 4 (2nd Movement, Allegro)   
9. Opus I, No. 4 (2nd Movement, Minuetto Grazioso)    
10. Opus I, No. 6 (1st Movement, Largo)    
11. Opus I, No. 6 (2nd Movement, Minuet)  
12. Opus IV, No. 1 (1st Movement, Andantino)    
13. Opus IV, No. 1 (2nd Movement, Allegro Assai)    
14. Opus IV, No. 2 (2nd Movement, Allegro Assai)    
15. Opus IV, No. 3 (1st Movement, Andante)    
16. Opus IV, No. 3 (2nd Movement, Tempo Di Minuetto)    
17. Opus IV, No. 4 (1st Movement, Minuetto)