The Ticket That Exploded now on sale!
Songwriter Grant Hart (Hüsker Dü, Nova Mob) has released my opera The Ticket That Exploded on his label Con D’Or. The record is now available here on my website and elsewhere.
The amazing ensemble includes:
Nick Hallett, Ted Hearne, Megan Schubert, Anne Rhodes, Steve Dalachinsky, Ryan Opperman – voicesTaylor Levine, Ty Citerman – guitars
John O’Brien, Andrew Drury, Vinnie Sperazza – percussion
Mike McGinnis, Justin Wood, Douglas Detrick, Sam Kulik, Jay Rozen – winds/brass
Julianne Carney, Nathan Bontrager – strings
Denman Maroney – piano
Nicholas DeMaison – conductor
Featuring graphic design and stunning visuals from Jason Ponce (all taken from his live digital video manipulations from the premiere in 2011), and excellent mastering from Phillip White, the whole package is a masterwork.
On Saturday March 21, Grant Hart and the Anagram Ensemble will share an evening at The Cake Shop to celebrate this monumental release. Grant will perform solo, and The Anagram Ensemble will perform selections from The Ticket That Exploded. See you there!
james ilgenfritz 