Once Upon A Time Live in Avignon, recorded at Avignon’s Théâtre des Halles in August 1994, presents Eberhard Weber’s unique approach to the solo recital. The album sees the bassist balancing compositions from his albums Orchestra and Pendulum with a vibrant rendition of “My Favorite Things” and his own “Trio for Bassoon and Bass”, revealing fresh aspects of his distinctive musical diction. Reviewing one of the bassist’s live shows the year this album was recorded, the Financial Times marvelled at Weber’s musicianship, insisting that “it is hard to imagine that anyone else could play what Weber plays“. Condensed into a concise programme, Once Upon A Time Live in Avignon captures the essence of Eberhard Weber’s solo performance.
Qui est le vrai pape ? Telle était la question qui tourmenta l'Europe entre 1378 et 1417 et vit la chrétienté déchirée entre le pape de Rome et celui d'Avignon. Il y en eut même un troisième en 1409. Le grand schisme d'Occident fut exceptionnel par sa durée et son ampleur. …