Angelus Novus (album)

Angelus Novus
Studio album by John Zorn
Released	January 20, 1998
Recorded	June, 1992–April 15, 1997
Genre	Avant-garde, contemporary classical music
Length	47:30
Label	Tzadik TZ 7028
Producer	Stephen Drury
John Zorn chronology
Euclid's Nightmare (1997) Angelus Novus (1998) Masada: Tet (1998)

Angelus Novus is an album of contemporary classical music by American composer and alto saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist John Zorn including compositions written in 1972 ("Christabel"), and 1983 ("For Your Eyes Only").

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stacia Proefrock awarded the album 3 stars stating "the whole album, while not shining with the crystalline perfection of his best work, is a solid example of thoughtful composition".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by John Zorn.

1. "For Your Eyes Only" - 13:43
2. "Christabel: Part 1" - 4:04
3. "Christabel: Part 2" - 3:47
4. "Carny" - 12:54
5. "Angelus Novus: Peshat" - 2:05
6. "Angelus Novus: Tzomet" - 1:24
7. "Angelus Novus: Aliya" - 4:35
8. "Angelus Novus: Herut" - 1:46
9. "Angelus Novus: Pardes" - 2:53

Recorded at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Boston in June, 1992 (track 3), on February 6, 1996 (track 1), November 18, 1996 (tracks 2–3) and April 15, 1997 (tracks 5–9)

Personnel

• The Callithumpian Consort of the New England Conservatory
• Stephen Drury: Artistic Director, Piano