Nikolo Kotzev's Nostradamus is a rock opera in three acts written by Nikolo Kotzev about the life and times of Nostradamus. It was released in a 2-CD set in 2001; it has been performed live for the first time in Ruse, Bulgaria, on November 18 and 19, 2016 under the baton of Nayden Todorov. Several members of Kotzev's main project, Brazen Abbot, also appear on this album.
Track listing CD one "Overture" (Instrumental) – 2:58 "Pieces of a Dream" – 5:41 "Desecration" – 5:39 "Introduction" – 4:47 See below "Home Again" (Instrumental) – 1:29 See below "Henriette" – 5:11 "Caught Up in a Rush" – 4:50 "The Eagle" – 5:19 "Plague" – 5:49 "Inquisition" – 5:03 "The King Will Die" – 4:33 "I Don't Believe" – 4:32 "Try to Live Again" – 3:58
CD two "War of Religions" – 3:09 "The Inquisitor's Rage" – 2:48 "Chosen Man" – 6:21 "World War II" – 5:39 "World War III" – 5:14 "Because of You" – 6:05 "The End of the World" – 5:34 "I'll Remember You" – 6:36
All songs were written by Nikolo Kotzev.
Personnel Nikolo Kotzev - production, mixing, composition
Singers/Cast Joe Lynn Turner - Nostradamus Alannah Myles - Anne Gemelle Sass Jordan - Queen Catherine of France Glenn Hughes - King Henri II of France Göran Edman - Soldier/Ghost Jørn Lande - Inquisitor Doogie White - Storyteller
Musicians Nikolo Kotzev - Guitars, Violin Mic Michaeli - Organ John Levén - Bass Ian Haugland - Drums The Sofia Strings Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Nelko Kolarov
Notes On the initial pressing of the CD, the tracks "Introduction" and "Home Again" were accidentally switched. While the mistake was corrected on later pressings, the mishap has resulted in some confusion, particularly as most of the promo versions sent to the media are from this initial pressing. The track list above is the correct track list.
External links Nikolo Kotzev's Nostradamus Official Website