Oded Lev-Ari: Anat Cohen and the Anzic Orchestra

Listening: Wham

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go was playing at Bradly’s wedding, and the speakers were really bass heavy. This song has a really interesting, grooving, inventive bass part. Who knew? especially the “I wanna hit that high…” part. If you know who played it – send me a note.

Listening: Ullmann

When first introduced to Viktor Ullmann’s piano music I had a feeling that I could have written these – a very strong sense of common language, concept of the piano, and a strong connection to the overall aesthetic. Subsequent listening made this almost freaky. His personal story is remarkable and sad, but the music is moving and meaningful without it.

Anat Cohen and the Anzic Orchestra

Sat Sep 9, 03:33 PM

I was commissioned to write arrangements for a new project featuring my friend Anat Cohen. It’s a large ensemble project due to be recorded in the Summer of 2006.

The instrumentation is 3 Saxophones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Guitar, Bass, Drums and 3 Cello. Its an ensemble I’ve been thinking about for a while, and I am very excited to get to write for it.

The repertoire for the project will include pieces Anat loves and played for a while, as well as other carefully selected material. I’ve known Anat – personally and musically – for a long time, so this should be a very interesting collaboration.

Arrangements for a Theodore Bikel CD Anzic Orchestra Recording is Done!