Gipsy Classics - Lebensfreude und Melancholie / Ensemble Roby Lakatos / Audio CD

UPC 0028948026210

Product Details:

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• Format: CD, Album, Stereo
• Release Date: July 24, 2009
• Genre: Jazz, Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen
• Total Runtime: 67:34

Overview:

From fiery Czardas to tender interpretations of film classics like “Schindler’s List” and “Love Theme” (The Godfather), this album showcases an emotional spectrum that balances exuberance (Lebensfreude) and introspection (Melancholie). The carefully curated repertoire includes original compositions by Roby Lakatos and iconic works by Johannes Brahms, Vittorio Monti, Django Reinhardt, Charles Aznavour, Ennio Morricone, and others.

The album is enriched by cinematic favorites, from the haunting strains of “Deborah’s Theme” (Once Upon a Time in America) to the playful “Harry Lime Theme” (The Third Man). Each track reflects Roby Lakatos’ signature fusion of Romani tradition with classical finesse and jazz improvisation, supported by intricate arrangements by Kálmán Cséki.

Track Listing:

1. Ungarischer Tanz Nr.5 (Johannes Brahms) – 3:28
2. Czardas (Vittorio Monti, arranged by Roby Lakatos) – 4:06
3. Deux Guitars – 6:55
4. Schindler's List (John Williams) – 5:49
5. La Bohème (Charles Aznavour, Jacques Plante) – 3:33
6. Pour Valia (Roby Lakatos) – 3:55
7. As Time Goes By (Casablanca) (Herman Hupfeld, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 4:46
8. Minor Swing (Chocolat) (Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 4:30
9. Love Theme (The Godfather) (Nino Rota, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 4:20
10. Harry Lime Theme (The Third Man) (Anton Karas, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 2:11
11. Deborah's Theme (Once Upon a Time in America) (Ennio Morricone, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 4:11
12. Two For the Road (Two for the Road) (Henry Mancini, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 5:28
13. Tango to Evora (Loreena McKennitt, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 4:24
14. Nuages (Django Reinhardt, arranged by Lakatos & Cséki) – 5:52
15. Night in Marrakech (Roby Lakatos) – 4:06

Key Credits:

• Violin/Arrangements: Roby Lakatos
• Arranger: Kálmán Cséki
• Composers: Johannes Brahms, Vittorio Monti, Django Reinhardt, Charles Aznavour, John Williams, Nino Rota, Ennio Morricone, and others