Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass

Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass
Soundtrack album by Elliot Goldenthal
Released October 29, 1996
Genre Classical, avante garde
Length 59:50
Label Sony Classical
Producer Joel Iwataki
Elliot Goldenthal chronology
'Fire Water Paper: A Vietnam Oratorio'
(1996)		 Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass
(1996)		 'Othello'
(1998)
Professional ratings
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The Obie award–winning score for Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass was first composed by Elliot Goldenthal circa 1988 when the musical first opened off-Broadway in a small former church and was subsequently reworked and refined for the on-Broadway release of the show in 1996.[2]

History

Goldenthal collaborated closely with the musical's director, and his personal partner, Julie Taymor to create a score that would complement the off-beat show; the score displays the composer's ability to blend musical styles with a carnival version of a Requiem Mass sung in Latin and Spanish, a blend of primal jungle calls and liturgical song with sharp-edged jazz and hints of minimalism. It was well received by critics.

Elliot Goldenthal had a small part in the actual show as a 'Circus Barker / Streetsinger'.[3]

Track listing

  1. Agnus Dei (2:02)
  2. Lacrymosa / Mr. Bones Fanfare (8:56)
  3. Jaguar Cub Approach (1:48)
  4. Mr. Bones' Two-Step (0:55)
  5. The Hunter's Entrance (1:37)
  6. Gloria (2:39)
  7. Initiation (1:11)
  8. A Round at Midnight (1:52)
  9. Sanctus (2:08)
  10. School (3:51)
  11. Recordare (4:12)
  12. Carnaval (7:45)
  13. Lullabye - Lyrics by Elliot Goldenthal (2:47)
  14. Trance - Lyrics by Horacio Quiroga (2:18)
  15. Dies Irae (12:17)
  16. Lacrymosa II / Retribution (3:32)

Crew/performers

References

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  3. ↑ "Elliot Goldenthal Concert & Stage: Juan Darién - A Carnival Mass (1996)". Filmmusic.com. 2011-07-11. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
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