Dive into the avant-garde world of 20th-century classical music with the Ensemble Intercontemporain's captivating album, "Bartók & Ligeti." Released on October 16, 2015, under the Alpha Classics label, this album is a testament to the ensemble's mastery of complex and innovative compositions. Spanning a generous 1 hour and 48 minutes, the album showcases the contrasting yet complementary works of two Hungarian masters, Béla Bartók and György Ligeti.
The Ensemble Intercontemporain, known for their precision and interpretive depth, brings to life Bartók's rhythmic intricacies and Ligeti's textural explorations. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from Bartók's dynamic "Contrasts" for violin, clarinet, and piano to his monumental "Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion." Ligeti's works, including his concertos for piano, cello, and violin, demonstrate his unique approach to harmony and form.
This collection is a journey through the evolution of modernist music, highlighting the technical prowess and expressive range of the Ensemble Intercontemporain. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a curious newcomer, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
2015 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France2015 Ensemble Intercontemporain & Outhere Music France
Tracks
Contrasts, Sz. 111: I. VerbunkosBéla Bartók, Jérôme Comte, Diego Tosi, Sébastien Vichard
Contrasts, Sz. 111: II. PihenöBéla Bartók, Jérôme Comte, Diego Tosi, Sébastien Vichard
Contrasts, Sz. 111: III. SebesBéla Bartók, Jérôme Comte, Diego Tosi, Sébastien Vichard
Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110: I. Assai lento - Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, Gilles Durot, Samuel Favre, Dimitri Vassilakis, Sébastien Vichard
Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110: II. Lento, ma non troppoBéla Bartók, Gilles Durot, Samuel Favre, Dimitri Vassilakis, Sébastien Vichard
Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110: III. Allegro non troppoBéla Bartók, Gilles Durot, Samuel Favre, Dimitri Vassilakis, Sébastien Vichard
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: I. Vivace molto ritmico e precisoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Hideki Nagano
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: II. Lento e desertoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Hideki Nagano
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: III. Vivace cantabileGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Hideki Nagano
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: IV. Allegro risoluto, molto ritmicoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Hideki Nagano
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: V. Presto luminoso, fluido, costante, sempre molto ritmicoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Hideki Nagano
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra: I. Quarter Note = 40György Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Pierre Strauch
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra: II. (Lo stesso tempo) Quarter Note = 40György Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Pierre Strauch
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: I. Vivace luminosoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Jeanne-Marie Conquer
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Aria, hoquetus, choral. AndanteGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Jeanne-Marie Conquer
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: III. Intermezzo. PrestoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Jeanne-Marie Conquer
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: IV. Passacaglia. Lento intensoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Jeanne-Marie Conquer
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: V. Appassionato. Agitato moltoGyörgy Ligeti, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher, Jeanne-Marie Conquer
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