Alexander Goehr's "Marching to Carcassonne" is a captivating orchestral journey, released on Naxos in 2013. This album showcases Goehr's intricate compositional style, blending modernist techniques with a deep sense of narrative and drama. The centerpiece is the expansive "Marching to Carcassonne," a nine-movement suite that weaves together a rich tapestry of musical ideas, from the bold and rhythmic to the introspective and lyrical. The album also includes "When Adam Fell" and "Pastorals," demonstrating Goehr's versatility and mastery of form. With a total runtime of over an hour, this collection offers a profound and engaging listening experience, highlighting Goehr's unique voice in contemporary classical music.
2013 Naxos2013 Naxos
Tracks
When Adam Fell, Op. 89Alexander Goehr, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen
Pastorals, Op. 19Alexander Goehr, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: I. MarchAlexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: II. Introduction -Alexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: III. InventionAlexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: IV. ChaconneAlexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: V. March -Alexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: VI. Night -Alexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: VII. BurlesqueAlexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: VIII. March -Alexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
Marching to Carcassonne, Op. 74: IX. …Marching to Carcassonne, LabyrinthAlexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen
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