Dive into the avant-garde world of George Crumb with the "Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 12," released on November 3, 2008, under Bridge Records. This captivating collection of chamber music offers a unique blend of innovation and introspection, spanning a total of 70 minutes. The album features a diverse range of compositions, each showcasing Crumb's distinctive style and mastery of musical expression.
The album opens with "Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn)," a hauntingly beautiful suite that explores a spectrum of emotions through its eleven movements. From the playful "Fantastico" to the intense and dark "Feroce, violento," and the serene "Serenamente, quasi lontano," this piece takes you on a journey through the changing seasons of the soul.
Following this is "Vox Balaenae," a profound work inspired by the haunting songs of the humpback whale. This piece is divided into several variations, each named after a geological era, culminating in the ethereal "Sea-Nocturne (...For the End of Time)."
The album concludes with "5 Pieces for Piano," a set of virtuosic and evocative piano compositions, and "Images II 'Dream Sequence'," a dreamlike exploration of sound and texture.
George Crumb's "Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 12" is a testament to his enduring influence on contemporary classical music. This album is a must-experience for anyone interested in the avant-garde and the boundless possibilities of chamber music.
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Tracks
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 1, FantasticoGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 2, Languidamente, quasi lontanoGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 3, PrestissimoGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 4, Con bravuraGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 5, Dark, IntenseGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 6, Dark, IntenseGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 7, Dark, IntenseGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 8, Feroce, violentoGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 9, Serenamente, quasi lontanoGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 10, Senza misuraGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Echoes I (11 Echoes of Autumn): No. 11, AdagioGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
The SleeperGeorge Crumb, Jamie van Eyck, Jacob Greenberg
Vox Balaenae: Vocalise (...For the Beginning of Time)George Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Variations on Sea-Time (Sea Theme)George Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Var. 1, ArcheozoicGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Var. 2, ProterozoicGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Var. 3, PaleozoicGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Var. 4, MesozoicGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Var. 5, CenozoicGeorge Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
Vox Balaenae: Sea-Nocturne (...For the End of Time)George Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 1, Quasi improvvissandoGeorge Crumb, Jacob Greenberg
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 2, Ruvido, molto energicoGeorge Crumb, Jacob Greenberg
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 3, Notturno. Sempre pizzicatoGeorge Crumb, Jacob Greenberg
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 4, Ruvido, molto energicoGeorge Crumb, Jacob Greenberg
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 5, Senza misura, liberamenteGeorge Crumb, Jacob Greenberg
Images II "Dream Sequence"George Crumb, International Contemporary Ensemble
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