Gidon Kremer, the renowned violinist and artistic director of the Lockenhaus Festival, presents a remarkable compilation of chamber music with "Edition Lockenhaus." Released on ECM New Series in 2011, this five-disc box set is a testament to Kremer's artistic journey and his commitment to exploring a wide range of musical styles and composers.
Spanning a duration of 4 hours and 43 minutes, the album features an impressive array of works from various composers, including Igor Stravinsky, Francis Poulenc, Leos Janácek, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Erwin Schulhoff. The tracklist is a diverse mix of genres, encompassing classical, tango, and minimalism, showcasing Kremer's versatility and musical prowess.
The album opens with Richard Strauss's "Metamorphosen" and includes works such as Olivier Messiaen's "Trois petites liturgies de la présence divine," Franz Schubert's "Piano Quintet," and Maurice Ravel's "Conte fantastique After 'Le masque de la mort rouge'." The collection also features Kremer's interpretations of works by Francis Poulenc, including "Fiançailles pour rire," and Janácek's "String Quartet No. 1, 'Kreutzer Sonata.'"
"Edition Lockenhaus" is not just a collection of recordings but a celebration of Kremer's artistic collaborations and his dedication to the Lockenhaus Festival, which he founded in 1981. The album includes exclusive recordings from 1981 to 2008, re-released for Kremer's 75th birthday, offering a retrospective of his illustrious career.
Kremer is joined by a stellar cast of musicians, including Eduard Brunner, Aloys Kontarsky, and the Kremerata Baltica, among others. The album is a testament to Kremer's ability to bring together a diverse range of musical talents and create a cohesive and engaging listening experience.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Gidon Kremer or a newcomer to his work, "Edition Lockenhaus" offers a comprehensive overview of his artistic achievements and his enduring impact on the world of classical music. The album is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the rich and varied landscape of chamber music.
Metamorphosen, TrV 290Richard Strauss, Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica, Sir Simon Rattle
Trois petites liturgies de la présence divine: 1. Antienne de la conversation intérieureOlivier Messiaen, Shedryk Children's Choir, Kiev, Markus Bellheim, Christine Rohan, Khatia Buniatishvili, Andrei Pushkarev, Dmytro Marchenko, Igor Krasovsky, Kremerata Baltica, Roman Kofman
Trois petites liturgies de la présence divine: 2. Séquence du verbe, cantique divinOlivier Messiaen, Shedryk Children's Choir, Kiev, Markus Bellheim, Christine Rohan, Khatia Buniatishvili, Andrei Pushkarev, Dmytro Marchenko, Igor Krasovsky, Kremerata Baltica, Roman Kofman
Trois petites liturgies de la présence divine: 3. Psalmodie de l'ubiquité par amourOlivier Messiaen, Shedryk Children's Choir, Kiev, Markus Bellheim, Christine Rohan, Khatia Buniatishvili, Andrei Pushkarev, Dmytro Marchenko, Igor Krasovsky, Kremerata Baltica, Roman Kofman
Piano Quintet, CFF 121: I. Molto moderato quasi lento – AllegroCésar Franck, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
Piano Quintet, CFF 121: II. Lento, con molto sentimentoCésar Franck, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
Piano Quintet, CFF 121: III. Allegro non troppo ma con fuocoCésar Franck, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
Conte fantastique After "Le masque de la mort rouge"Andre Caplet, Ursula Holliger, Daniel Phillips, Michael Schnitzler, Gérard Caussé, Ko Iwasaki, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
Fiançailles pour rire, FP 101: No. 4, Mon cadavre est doux comme un gantFrancis Poulenc, Christine Whittlesey, Robert Levin, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
Fiançailles pour rire, FP 101: No. 6, FleursFrancis Poulenc, Christine Whittlesey, Robert Levin, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 "Kreutzer Sonata": I. Adagio – Con motoLeoš Janáček, Lukas Hagen, Annette Bik, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Wieland
String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 "Kreutzer Sonata": II. Con motoLeoš Janáček, Lukas Hagen, Annette Bik, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Wieland
String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 "Kreutzer Sonata": III. Con moto – Vivace – AndanteLeoš Janáček, Lukas Hagen, Annette Bik, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Wieland
String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 "Kreutzer Sonata": IV. Con moto – AdagioLeoš Janáček, Lukas Hagen, Annette Bik, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Wieland
Histoire du soldat, Suite, K29: VI. 3 Danses. Tango – Valse – RagtimeIgor Stravinsky, Gidon Kremer, Eduard Brunner, Aloys Kontarsky, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
Concerto in D for String Orchestra, K75: I. VivaceIgor Stravinsky, Kammerorchester der jungen deutschen Philharmonie, Heinz Holliger, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
4 Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet & Piano (Arr. Atovmyan): III. Waltz (No. 6 from Maxim's Return, Op. 45)Dmitri Shostakovich, Irena Grafenauer, Oleg Maisenberg, Eduard Brunner, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
4 Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet & Piano (Arr. Atovmyan): IV. Barrel Organ Waltz (No. 5 from The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a)Dmitri Shostakovich, Irena Grafenauer, Oleg Maisenberg, Eduard Brunner, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Lukas Hagen, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Clemens Hagen, Martin Wieland
2 Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11: No. 1, Prelude. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Thomas Zehetmair, Lukas Hagen, Annette Bik, Daniel Phillips, Veronika Hagen, Hatto Beyerle, Clemens Hagen, Markus Stocker, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Wieland
2 Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11: No. 2, Scherzo. Allegro moltoDmitri Shostakovich, Thomas Zehetmair, Lukas Hagen, Annette Bik, Daniel Phillips, Veronika Hagen, Hatto Beyerle, Clemens Hagen, Markus Stocker, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Krista Bennion Feeney, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Wieland
String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Gidon Kremer, Yuzuko Horigome, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas
String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142: II. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Gidon Kremer, Yuzuko Horigome, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas
String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142: III. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Gidon Kremer, Yuzuko Horigome, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas
String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 138Dmitri Shostakovich, Gidon Kremer, Thomas Zehetmair, Nobuko Imai, Boris Pergamenschikow
2 Pieces for String Quartet (1931): No. 1, Elegy (Lady Macbeth) – No. 2, Polka (The Age of Gold)Dmitri Shostakovich, Gidon Kremer, Annette Bik, Veronika Hagen, Thomas Demenga
String Sextet, Op. 45: I. Allegro risolutoErwin Schulhoff, Gidon Kremer, Philip Hirschhorn, Nobuko Imai, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas, Julius Berger
String Sextet, Op. 45: II. Tranquillo. AndanteErwin Schulhoff, Gidon Kremer, Philip Hirschhorn, Nobuko Imai, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas, Julius Berger
String Sextet, Op. 45: III. Burlesca. Allegro molto con spiritoErwin Schulhoff, Gidon Kremer, Philip Hirschhorn, Nobuko Imai, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas, Julius Berger
String Sextet, Op. 45: IV. Molto adagioErwin Schulhoff, Gidon Kremer, Philip Hirschhorn, Nobuko Imai, Kim Kashkashian, David Geringas, Julius Berger
Duo for Violin and Cello, WV 74: Moderato – Zingaresca – Andantino – ModeratoErwin Schulhoff, Philip Hirschhorn, David Geringas
5 Études de Jazz, WV 81: Charleston – Blues – Chanson – Tango – Toccata sur le Shimmy "Kitten on the Keys"Erwin Schulhoff, James Tocco
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