album · November 2, 1993

The Yellow Shark

Frank Zappa

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"The Yellow Shark" is a live recording of Zappa's orchestral works performed by the Ensemble Modern. It was one of his last completed projects before his death.

• The album was recorded in Germany in September 1992.
• It was released on Zappa's own label, the Frank Zappa Catalog.
• The release features Zappa's complex, often dissonant, orchestral compositions.

Frank Zappa was an American composer, guitarist, and bandleader known for his satirical compositions and extensive discography. "The Yellow Shark" was released late in his career, representing a rare excursion into orchestral and contemporary classical music.