America
The Provocative Strings Of Zacharias
Piano solos by Dieter Reith
RCA Victor LSP-3597
1966
The somewhat drab monotone cover art failed to give the 1966 record buyer a true impression of the energy Zacharias poured into this set. The tracks deliver a sparking blend of Space Age pop/mood effects mixed with "classical" ingredients. There is also one "jazz" passage heard on "Dominique"). The arrangements are complex, inventive and keep your ear guessing as to what you'll hear next.
From what is left of the back cover of the copy, it appears as though Zacharias is sporting a fencing scar on his cheek.
From Billboard (as a part of a recent period release article) - June 18, 1966: Helmut Zacharias composer-arranger-violinist to RCA Victor. His first album, "Pop Goes Baroque" which treats current pop songs in classical fashions, was released this month
Dominique
Yesterday
Spanish Harlem
Downtown
Over The Rainbow
Yes, My Darling
Can't Buy Me Love
America (from "West Side Story")
Lullaby Of Birdland
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
Volare
How High The Moon
From Billboard (as a part of a recent period release article) - June 18, 1966: Helmut Zacharias composer-arranger-violinist to RCA Victor. His first album, "Pop Goes Baroque" which treats current pop songs in classical fashions, was released this month
Dominique
Yesterday
Spanish Harlem
Downtown
Over The Rainbow
Yes, My Darling
Can't Buy Me Love
America (from "West Side Story")
Lullaby Of Birdland
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
Volare
How High The Moon
Track is America, not Yesterday
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