David Del Tredici's "Final Alice" is a captivating classical album released in 1981 under Decca Music Group Ltd. This 59-minute masterpiece is a series of elaborate arias, interspersed with dramatic episodes drawn from the last two chapters of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The album features the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the legendary Sir Georg Solti, with the exceptional vocals of Barbara Hendricks. Del Tredici's composition is a standout in his extensive body of work inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," spanning over 25 years. The album's modern and contemporary style showcases Del Tredici's unique musical language, blending intricate melodies with vivid orchestration. Highlights include the dramatic "Fuga" and the hauntingly beautiful "A boat 'neath a sunny sky." "Final Alice" is a testament to Del Tredici's creative genius and his ability to bring literary works to life through music.
Final Alice: 1. "The King & Queen of Hearts were seated on their throne"David Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 2. "Consider Your Verdict"David Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 3. "They told me you had been to her"David Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 4. "She's all my fancy painted him"David Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 5. "She's all my fancy painted her"David Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 6. FugaDavid Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 7. "She's all my fancy painted her" - RepriseDavid Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Final Alice: 8. "A boat 'neath a sunny sky"David Del Tredici, Barbara Hendricks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
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