Fans could not have dared to hope for it anymore. During the farewell tour of the Dutch symphonic rock group Kayak in 2009, drummer / producer , but in 2011 suddenly the album . This will be followed in 2014 by a new rock opera in the tradition of their best-known works from the noughties (2005) and (2003). Cleopatra tells of the rise and fall of this famous ancient Egyptian ruler and femme
… fatale. On normal albums, the group led by keyboardist / composer Ton Scherpenzeel never shies away from the grand, symphonic gesture, their operas add a lot of bombast. Eastern influences do not resonate on Cleopatra, but 's style does. Singer has a musical background and can handle the lead role with her clear voice, just like the rest of the cast. It's a mystery why Kayak ever announced his retirement. On Cleopatra The Crown Of Isis, the group is on a roll and is back again. (MR)more