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Theme from Not Quite Jerusalem

Rondò Veneziano · 1985

17 min · 15 tracks · classical music

A lush blend of orchestral textures and contemporary pop sensibilities, evoking the romance of Mediterranean landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    La Serenissima Symphony Start here — This opening piece encapsulates the album's lush orchestral textures while setting an evocative tone that resonates throughout the record.
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    Love Theme (Notturno in gondola) — The recurring love theme, with its romantic melodies, becomes a cornerstone of the album, highlighting the emotional core of the composition.
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    Mediterranean Dance — This track showcases lively rhythms and intricate arrangements, celebrating the vibrant cultural influences present in Rondò Veneziano's work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented thematic explorations
  • evocative romantic soundscapes
  • for brief interludes
  • whimsical reflections on venice

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking long immersive experiences
  • prefer straightforward, cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, Theme from Not Quite Jerusalem marked Rondò Veneziano's continued exploration of combining classical instrumentation with modern pop elements. This album followed their earlier breakthrough works, further solidifying their unique sound and reach within both classical and popular music audiences in Italy and beyond.
Stylistic neighbors
Ludovico Einaudi· Yann Tiersen· Max Richter

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 La Serenissima Symphony Start here
  • 2 La Serenissima
  • 3 Love Theme (Notturno in gondola)
  • 4 Angus' Theme (Mediterranean Dance)
  • 5 Mediterranean Dance
  • 6 Rothwell's Theme Symphony
  • 7 Arabesco
  • 8 Love Theme (Notturno in gondola)

Disc 2

  • 1 La Serenissima Symphony Start here 1:34
  • 2 Love Theme (Notturno in gondola) 1:41
  • 3 Theme (Sinfonia per un addio) 1:06
  • 4 Attack Theme (nouvelle mélodie) 0:52
  • 5 Gila's Theme (Sinfonia per un addio) 5:45
  • 6 Love Theme (Notturno in gondola) 2:14
  • 7 Laguna incantata 3:58

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