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Album Description: For anyone who has attended Josh Groban's phenomenal live show, you will have undoubtedly had the pleasure of seeing and hearing his lead violinist, Lucia Micarelli. Lucia came to Josh's tour after appearing with the Trans- Siberian Orchestra playing arenas across the U.S. in 2003. With the close of the second leg of Josh's tour, Lucia is recording her debut album in New York and London with producer Paul Schwartz. Musical selections will range from the works of composers Ravel and Ennio Morricone to David Bowie.Amazon.com: Josh Groban fans who caught the singer's 2004 Closer tour would no doubt take note of Lucia Micarelli, who was the violinist and concertmaster for Groban. Like her boss, who also is executive producer of Music From A Farther Room, Micarelli is a young, attractive, and talented player who has the classical training, but who is also enchanted with pop music. Also like her boss, her strain of classical crossover works thanks to tasteful accompaniment, in this case from arranger/composer Paul Schwartz. The smartly chosen program of material comes from such varied catalogs as David Bowie and Rogers and Hart. Micarelli's playing is emotional without being overreaching, assertive when called upon, and nuanced. When she does go over-the-top pop on Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," it's brief but fun; when she navigates Piazzolla’s "Oblivion" she draws upon the song's passion more than its technical requisites. This is a debut with likeable pizzazz, coming in a genre not often enough known for it. -- Tad Hendrickson
Customer Reviews:
- She's amazing: Watching her perform with Josh Groban will make your jaw drop. A keeper.
- A Wonderful Palette of Variety: An excellent album full of variety: Contemporary instrumentals, classical pieces, traditional Celtic, show tune, rock, and more. Anything that Paul Schwartz touches is first rate and Lucia is blessed to be is such great company. If you love instrumental music you will listen to "Music from a Farther Room" often. Leigh Nash's unique voice graces the traditional song She is Like the Swallow. This is by far one of my favorite albums.
- Extraordinary: Ms.Lucia Micarelli is truly a gifted artist whom I am honored to have come across. Josh Groban gave her a huge advance in her career by putting her on his tour back in 2004. I think she is not only a talented artist, but is also a great person whom seems so down to earth. Lucia, keep making music please!
- Music from a Father room by Luica Micrelli: I ordered the CD based on recommendation from a friend. The music is somewhat softer than expected. Good easy listening CD though. It is my first CD from this artist.
- Gorgeous sound: There is nothing like slipping this CD in while sitting in traffic and being taken to an entirely different place. Well engineered, well produced, this CD is a rich, satisfying experience, like good wine and expensive chocolate.
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