Dive into the intricate world of Pierre Boulez with "Boulez: Complete Music for Solo Piano," a compelling collection of his avant-garde compositions released on Bridge Records in 2016. This album offers a comprehensive journey through Boulez's solo piano works, showcasing his innovative approach to classical music.
The album features a mix of sonatas and notations, each piece a testament to Boulez's unique compositional style. The "Piano Sonata No. 2" and "Piano Sonata No. 1" are presented in their entirety, while excerpts from "Piano Sonata No. 3" provide a glimpse into his later works. The "12 Notations" offer a series of diverse, imaginative pieces, each with its own distinct character and tempo, ranging from the "Fantasque. Modéré" of No. 1 to the "Lent. Puissant et âpre" of No. 12.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes, this album is a substantial exploration of Boulez's contributions to the solo piano repertoire. The pieces are performed with precision and passion, capturing the essence of Boulez's avant-garde vision. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the 20th century's most influential composers.
(C) 2016 Bridge Records(P) 2016 Bridge Records
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Extrêmement rapidePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 2: II. LentPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Modéré, presque vifPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 2: IV. VifPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 1, Fantasque. ModéréPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 2, Très vifPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 3, Assez lentPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 4, RythmiquePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 5, Doux et improviséPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 6, RapidePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 7, HiératiquePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 8, Modéré jusqu'à très vifPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 9, Lointain. CalmePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 10, Mécanique et très secPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 11, ScintillantPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
12 Notations: No. 12, Lent. Puissant et âprePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
IncisesPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 1: I. Lent - Beaucoup plus allantPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 1: II. Assez large - RapidePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Une page d’éphéméridePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 3 (Excerpts): III. Constellation-miroirPierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
Piano Sonata No. 3 (Excerpts): II. TropePierre Boulez, Marc Ponthus
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