Orca Symphony No. 1
Recorded in Linz, Austria in October of 2012, Orca was composed and demoed in Tankian’s home studio and fully realized after a successful Kickstarter campaign that helped fund a recording and debut performance at the regal Brucknerhaus with the “Das Karussell Ensemble”. With conductor Werner Steinmetz at the helm, the four acts of Orca mix influences from early 20th century composers with modern film compositional dynamics showing influences ranging from Ennio Morricone to Philip Glass. Listeners are met with a mingling of sounds and intertwining pieces that are both serene and bombastic at the same time, offering a fresh interpretation to the classical art.
- Act I - Victorious Orcinus
- Act II - Oceanic Subterfuge
- Act III - Delphinus Capensis
- Act IV - Lamentation of the Beached
Orca Symphony No.1 News Archive
Mar. 30, 2014 - 3 News in New Zealand Reviews Serj's Orchestral Performance in Christchurch
Jun. 19, 2013 - Ultimate Guitar Reviews Orca Symphony No. 1
Jun. 4, 2013 - Serj Tankian Talks 'Orca', 'Jazz-Iz Christ', System of a Down & More
Apr. 25, 2013 - Serj Releasing Two Albums In June And July, Announces Tour Dates
Nov. 12, 2012 - Orca Symphony Recording & Concert
Nov. 5, 2012 - Review Of Orca Symphony In Linz, Austria
Orca Symphony No. 1 Photo Gallery