Album · 2001

School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera)

Released
2001
Label
ECM Records
Catalogue no.
ECM 1648/49
Tracklist
15 tracks
Length
1:30:55

“School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera)” is an album by Michael Mantler, released in 2001 on ECM Records. The original release has 15 tracks with a running time of 1:30:55. The line-up features Danish Radio Concert Orchestra (performing orchestra), Giordano Bellincampi (conductor) and Michael Mantler (trumpet, producer).

Who played on School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera)

  • Danish Radio Concert Orchestra performing orchestra all tracks
  • Giordano Bellincampi conductor all tracks
  • Michael Mantler trumpet, producer all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1-1 Prelude — Michael Mantler 7:43
  2. 1-2 Introductions — Michael Mantler 7:55
  3. 1-3 First Lesson — Michael Mantler 3:56
  4. 1-4 News — Michael Mantler 7:27
  5. 1-5 Love Begins — Michael Mantler 5:20
  6. 1-6 War — Michael Mantler 12:42
  7. 1-7 Pause — Michael Mantler 4:31
  8. 1-8 Understanding — Michael Mantler 5:06
  9. 2-1 Health and Poverty — Michael Mantler 9:15
  10. 2-2 Love Continues — Michael Mantler 2:57
  11. 2-3 Platitudes — Michael Mantler 5:43
  12. 2-4 Intolerance — Michael Mantler 6:09
  13. 2-5 Love Ends — Michael Mantler 5:12
  14. 2-6 What's Left to Say — Michael Mantler 1:19
  15. 2-7 What Is the Word (by Samuel Beckett) — Michael Mantler 5:40

Production

  • Lars Palsig mix, recording

More albums by Michael Mantler

Frequently asked questions

Who played on School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera)?

The line-up of School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera) includes Danish Radio Concert Orchestra (performing orchestra), Giordano Bellincampi (conductor) and Michael Mantler (trumpet, producer).

Which label released School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera)?

School of Understanding (Sort of an Opera) was released in 2001 on ECM Records (ECM 1648/49).

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