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Newman: Nicole And The Trial Of The Century


Release Date: 01/25/2000 
Label:  Albany Records   Catalog #: 351   Spars Code: DDD 
Composer:  Anthony Newman
Performer:  Lee Winston,  David Ossenfort,  Melissa Fathman,  Malinda Haslett,   ... 
Conductor:  Anthony Newman,  Mary J. Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Musica Antiqua New York
Number of Discs: 1 
Recorded in: Stereo 
Length: 1 Hours 19 Mins. 

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Notes and Editorial Reviews

For three decades, the multi-gifted Anthony Newman has been in the public eye as one of America's leading organists and harpsichordists, and as a Bach specialist, composer, teacher, and scholar. About this world premiere recording Mr. Newman says, "The work is dedicated to the memory of Nicole Brown Simpson, and written as a statement against the spousal abuse of women. From the mountain of trial transcripts, as well as books and articles written about Nicole and O.J. Simpson, Raoul Cansino and I have written a libretto in 2 acts: the first tragic, the second comic. The individual songs are introduced by a speaker /reciter, accompanied by timpani, much in the manner of Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex. The recording presents a chamber version of Read more this work, with the trial scene curtailed to accomodate the time constraints of a single CD." And the brilliant American composer, Lukas Foss has commented: "Nicole, an amazing musical in the Baroque style! No one recreates the Baroque with Mr. Newman's ease and musicality, modernizing it at the same time. A stunning creative achievement, and the perfect cross-over to the 21st century. Bravo!" 034061036326 Albany Records TROY 363 "BAZELON, Irwin Read less

Works on This Recording

1. Nicole and the Trial of the Century by Anthony Newman
Performer:  Lee Winston (Spoken Vocals), David Ossenfort (Tenor), Melissa Fathman (Soprano),
Malinda Haslett (Soprano), Susan Lewis (Soprano), Joel Frederiksen (Bass),
Paul Houghtaling (Bass Baritone), Marc Heller (Tenor), Steven Tharp (Tenor),
Daniel Pincus (Tenor), Paul Houghtaling (Baritone), Lee Winston (Voice),
Scott Schiffer (Voice), Joan Peterson Krause (Soprano), Amy Butler (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:  Anthony Newman,  Mary J. Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Musica Antiqua New York
Period: 20th Century 
Written: USA 
 Date of Recording: 06/1999 
Venue:  College of Music at SUNY Purchase, NY 
Length: 78 Minutes 55 Secs. 
Language: English 

Sound Samples

Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Introduction: The 911 Call - Overture - 911 Emergency - Can you send somebody over here now? (Men's Chorus, Operator, Nicole)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: There's a man watching me (Nicole)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Aria: That's me! That's me! (O. J. Simpson, Director)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Once upon a time (Nicole)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Then he beat me, slapped me until I passed out (Nicole)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Take the hand off, you're in a trap (Men's Chorus)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: We're through (Nicole, Operator, O. J. Simpson)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Sorrow, a life of sorrow, with such abuse (Nicole)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Hello, it's Nic, who's this? (Nicole, Ron)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Ooo. Come nigh and harken to me (Kato)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: You look so strange (O. J. Simpson)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Our Father, who art in Heaven (Quartet)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: O. J. is a fugitive from justice (Police, Men's Chorus, Bystanders)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Mama I'm scared (O. J. Simpson, Men's Chorus)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: We interrupt our coverage (Connie Chung)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: The Letter (O. J. Simpson)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: Can you believe it? (O. J. Simpson)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act I: The Tragedy: All hail Judge Ito, all hail Judge Lance Ito (Men's Chorus)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act II: The Trial: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury (Clark, Cochran)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act II: The Trial: Aria: I am Rosa, Rosa Lopez, soy Rosa (Rosa Lopez, Questioner)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act II: The Trial: Mister Fung, you've got a funny memory (Mr. Fung, Scheck)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act II: The Trial: He says, "I am master, still got the moves" (Commentator)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act II: The Trial: Blessed are women, bringing care to others (Quartet)
Nicole and the Trial of the Century: Act II: The Trial: Epilogue: The people charge O. J. Simpson with murder in the first degree (Men's Chorus)

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