{"product_id":"antheil-venus-in-africa","title":"Antheil: Venus in Africa","description":"After George Antheil had earned his reputation in Europe as the self-proclaimed \"Bad Boy of Music\" and caused plenty of scandals with his avant-garde experiments, he made a dramatic shift upon returning to his native America. This change in direction led to a significant number of important compositions, including his later symphonies and a series of one-act stage works, where Antheil dramatized a wide range of themes and situations. The final work in this series is�Venus in Africa, a charming, touching, and highly amusing piece for five characters, in which the ancient goddess of love helps an American couple forge a lasting relationship. The music, oscillating between operatic turbulence, impressionistic refinement, and musical-style tunes, is further proof that Antheil had successfully shed his early rebellious image.","brand":"CPO","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46012614967530,"sku":"0761203745029","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/4392462-3329947.jpg?v=1778223466","url":"https:\/\/arkivmusic.com\/products\/antheil-venus-in-africa","provider":"ArkivMusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}