Rigoni & Schoenherz - Victor (Symphonic prog)

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Hello! 
Nowhere to be seen on PA is the album Victor (nor the group) by Rigoni & Schoenherz from 1975. At least I fail in finding it. That is a shame, really, because their album is an amazing symphonic effort, similar in tone and structure to Rick Wakeman's "Journey to the centre of the Earth". Below is some information I have been gathering about the album. 

A short bio...

"Victor" is a collaboration between Richard Schoenherz (keyboards, vocals) and Manuel RIgoni (drums, percussion). Both of them seem to be involved in making soundtracks for movies and television these days. 

The album was recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna Academy Chamber Choir. Other
musicians included Kurt Hauenstein (Supermax), Harry
Stojka, Achim Buchstab and Johan Daansers,."Victor" is a symphonic tour de force about the power of youth and a plea for deference to authority, war
and cruelty. It is centered around a young man and his upbringing in a circus and his thoughts and rebellion, of sorts, against the adult conception of life and what one is supposed to with it. 
"Victor" is a concept album that delicately balances between orchestrated classic and sophisticated symphonic and/or progressive rock.
Track list:01 Victor (part 1)      18:41
02 Victor (part 2)      15:52
03 Victor (part 3)      17:32
04 Victor (part 4)      22:31
Personel

Richard Schoenherz - keyboards, lead vocals

Manuel Rigoni - drums, percussion

Kurt Hauenstein - bass, lead vocals on "Song Of Life"

Harry Stojka - guitars

Achim Buchstab - lead vocals on "Who Is Victor" and "Where Is
Victor"

Johan Daansen - guitars

Peter Wolf - ARP on "The Invitation"

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Wiener Akademie Kammerchor

Audio clips (the ones I could find on Youtube.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVZsOzvP9iQ&index=2&list=PL243BF50DB368E5AC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHrelsttgy8&list=PL243BF50DB368E5AC

Edited by GruvanDahlman - October 22 2014 at 03:11

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GruvanDahlman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 15 2011 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 25	Topic: Rigoni & Schoenherz - Victor (Symphonic prog) Posted: October 20 2014 at 06:32
	Hello! Nowhere to be seen on PA is the album Victor (nor the group) by Rigoni & Schoenherz from 1975. At least I fail in finding it. That is a shame, really, because their album is an amazing symphonic effort, similar in tone and structure to Rick Wakeman's "Journey to the centre of the Earth". Below is some information I have been gathering about the album. A short bio... "Victor" is a collaboration between Richard Schoenherz (keyboards, vocals) and Manuel RIgoni (drums, percussion). Both of them seem to be involved in making soundtracks for movies and television these days. The album was recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna Academy Chamber Choir. Other musicians included Kurt Hauenstein (Supermax), Harry Stojka, Achim Buchstab and Johan Daansers,."Victor" is a symphonic tour de force about the power of youth and a plea for deference to authority, war and cruelty. It is centered around a young man and his upbringing in a circus and his thoughts and rebellion, of sorts, against the adult conception of life and what one is supposed to with it. "Victor" is a concept album that delicately balances between orchestrated classic and sophisticated symphonic and/or progressive rock. Track list:01 Victor (part 1) 18:41 02 Victor (part 2) 15:52 03 Victor (part 3) 17:32 04 Victor (part 4) 22:31 Personel Richard Schoenherz - keyboards, lead vocals Manuel Rigoni - drums, percussion Kurt Hauenstein - bass, lead vocals on "Song Of Life" Harry Stojka - guitars Achim Buchstab - lead vocals on "Who Is Victor" and "Where Is Victor" Johan Daansen - guitars Peter Wolf - ARP on "The Invitation" The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Wiener Akademie Kammerchor Audio clips (the ones I could find on Youtube.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVZsOzvP9iQ&index=2&list=PL243BF50DB368E5AC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHrelsttgy8&list=PL243BF50DB368E5AC Edited by GruvanDahlman - October 22 2014 at 03:11

b_olariu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Romania Status: Offline Points: 5531	Posted: October 21 2014 at 03:33
	This is very good album, I know it for years and is a damn shame that is not already here on PA a combination of symphonic prog with psychedelic parts and aswell pop moments

GruvanDahlman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 15 2011 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 25	Posted: October 21 2014 at 04:32
	You are absolutely right! It is nigh on a masterpiece, I would say. Such beauty and skill in blending so many types of music. Top stuff! I hope it will be inducted into PA soon.

aapatsos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 11 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Status: Offline Points: 9226	Posted: October 21 2014 at 12:31
	Ideally more samples will be required and also I would suggest editing the title of your thread including suggested sub-genre so it can be picked up by the relevant team

GruvanDahlman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 15 2011 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 25	Posted: October 22 2014 at 03:13
	Hello again! I have tried to update the post with genre and two audio clips. No more are to be found on youtube, I'm afraid. Cheers! Christian

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5814	Posted: October 22 2014 at 06:37
	The 'Victor' album on spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/0av2bkLUZTV4uO2wHyzDIZ. Edit: Sorry - the album is on there, but it doesn't seem to want to play - either on the web player or the spotify application itself. Edited by yam yam - October 22 2014 at 07:02

bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: October 23 2014 at 20:09
	Voted down by Symphonic, now heading to crossover.
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Evolver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover & JR/F/Canterbury Teams Joined: October 22 2005 Location: The Idiocracy Status: Offline Points: 5482	Posted: October 24 2014 at 11:04
	Added to the crossover chart
	Trust me. I know what I'm doing.

kev rowland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Reviewer Joined: November 18 2005 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 2132	Posted: November 04 2014 at 22:43
	Cleared and added
	All five volumes of The Progressive Underground now available https://www.amazon.com/Kev-Rowland/e/B07RJVRB2X

GruvanDahlman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 15 2011 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 25	Posted: November 04 2014 at 23:56
	Thank you ever so much. Great!