opus avantra (donella di monaco)

Another collectable item from the Italian prog scene gets a vinyl reissue for the first time. Opus Avantra were formed in 1973 and took their name from their three main interests,  opera,  avantgarde and traditional music. They blended contemporary classical music with light progressive rock and avantgarde.

Usually considered their most accessible work,  their debut album,  now reissued,  is built on classical- inspired themes with complex arrangements and dominated by the nice soprano voice of singer Del Monaco and good flute playing,  with just an instrumental track,  Rituale.  (http:/ / www.italianprog.com)   Limited pressing of 500 copies in gatefold cover,  exact labels replicas and 180g vinyl."