(Cleopatra) Obviously no argument needs to be made that the compositions on
“Rumours” are distinct and strong enough to withstand the challenge of orchestral
arrangement/execution. What I did find eye-opening about this album is that the
RHO was not particularly compelled to “classical” this up. There are some
passages that recall the less compelling populist compositions of Aaron
Copeland and his ilk, but most of it just sounds like a grand, if divergent
take on easy-going rock n roll. Which makes sense…the idea that an orchestra
features old foggies who were not raised on rock and pop is an extinct
stereotype. So despite a reimagining of Fleetwood Mac as straightforward
classical music being perhaps a more compelling concept, what you get here is
more organic and sensible. Guest orchestra-member Peter Frampton coming alive on
“Gold Dust Woman” brings that point home.
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