Music
The music of O was composed by Benoit Jutras and features a mix of classical Western and world instrumentation, including Chinese violin (erhu), bagpipes, African guitar and harp (kora), Colombian guitar, cello, ancient woodwinds and a wide variety of percussion instruments. During the show, the score is performed by a live band situated behind glass walls above and to the side of the stage. The glass protects the musicians' equipment from moisture damage.
O’s music was recorded at the Bellagio and released on November 24, 1998. (ASIN B00000FDJZ) The songs of which are listed below with their corresponding act in parentheses. The album was re-released on September 6, 2005. (ASIN B000A2H9WU)
- Jeux d'Eau (Solo and duo trapeze)
- Mer Noire (Barge)
- Tzelma (Synchronized swimming)
- Africa (Interlude)
- Remous (Bateau)
- Svecounia (Aerial hoops)
- Nostalgie (Russian swings)
- Simcha (Russian swings)
- Gamelan (Contortion)
- Ephra (Flying man and cadre)
- Désert (Opening, solo and duo trapeze)
- Terre Aride (Fire)
- O (Finale)
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