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Michael J. Evans: The Adventures Of Florian / Stanislav Vavrinek, Janacek Philharmonic
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Michael J. Evans: The Adventures Of Florian / Stanislav Vavrinek, Janacek Philharmonic

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Composer
EVANS, MICHAEL J.
Artist
Vavrínek
Format
CD
Label
Navona
Released
Oct 23, 2020
Catalog #
NV6301
UPC
896931006019

About

On his seventh release on Navona Records, THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN, Michael J. Evans presents an epic, modern adaptation of Henry Beston’s fairytale of the same name. Over the course of four orchestral acts, Evans reframes the story as a tale of trans heroship, with Prince Florizel marrying Florian himself presenting as a boy, rather than revealing Florian as Isabella. Beautifully accessible and poignantly educational, THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN brings LGBT characters into the spotlight to improve their representation and educate audiences on the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity. Over the course of the tale, Florian and Florizel display true love for each other and come together as one. Evans enhances the piece’s narrative drive with dedicated instrumentation for each character. The oboe represents Isabella until her transition into Florian, at which point he is musically defined by the soprano sax. The powerful Enchanter is heard as a bass trombone, which contrasts with the english horn and shrieking clarinets which represent the Old Witch and her daughter. Finally, Prince Florizel is heard as a trumpet. Evans continues to show his compositional and thematic prowess through his use of themes for Florian and Florizel. Their respective themes are complete and can stand on their own, but when they come together they form a beautiful duet that represents their healthy, loving relationship. Accompanying the music and fairytale are more than a hundred full illustrations by Appoline Etienne, which depict the story and its joyous ending. The colorful, dreamlike imagery perfectly captures the uplifting theme, and helps make the album’s message understandable for all ages.

Tracklist 21 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Opening 01:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    Opening
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  3. 2 Act I: Isabella 04:31
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act I: Isabella
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  4. 3 Act I: Death 02:44
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act I: Death
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  5. 4 Act I: Transformation 02:26
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act I: Transformation
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  6. 5 Act I: The Adventure Begins 05:09
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act I: The Adventure Begins
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  7. 6 Act II: Black Rock Castle 14:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act II: Black Rock Castle
    Duration
    14:04
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  8. 7 Act II: No Fear 06:17
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act II: No Fear
    Duration
    06:17
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  9. 8 Act II: Gifts 04:28
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act II: Gifts
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  10. 9 Act II: Into the Unknown 01:43
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act II: Into the Unknown
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  11. Disc 2
  12. 1 Act III: Prince Florizel 07:58
    Track
    1
    Title
    Act III: Prince Florizel
    Duration
    07:58
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  13. 2 Act III: The Royal Family 01:27
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act III: The Royal Family
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  14. 3 Act III: Gossip 01:26
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act III: Gossip
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  15. 4 Act III: Loving You 02:31
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act III: Loving You
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  16. 5 Act III: Flowers and Daggers and Demons 04:54
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act III: Flowers and Daggers and Demons
    Duration
    04:54
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  17. 6 Act IV: Only a Mother Could Love 05:26
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act IV: Only a Mother Could Love
    Duration
    05:26
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  18. 7 Act IV: I Got You 03:06
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act IV: I Got You
    Duration
    03:06
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  19. 8 Act IV: You're Gone 05:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act IV: You're Gone
    Duration
    05:39
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  20. 9 Act IV: I'm Coming for You 03:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act IV: I'm Coming for You
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  21. 10 Act IV: Love and Hate 02:43
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act IV: Love and Hate
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  22. 11 Act IV: The Great Escape 05:39
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act IV: The Great Escape
    Duration
    05:39
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek
  23. 12 Act IV: Transfiguration and Happily Ever Afters 16:01
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act IV: Transfiguration and Happily Ever Afters
    Duration
    16:01
    Composer
    Michael J. Evans
    Ensemble
    Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Stanislav Vavřínek