György Ligeti's "György Ligeti Edition, Vol. 7" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde music, released on January 2, 1998, under the Sony Classical label. This album offers a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Ligeti's innovative and experimental approach to music.
The album opens with the "Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano 'Hommage à Brahms'," a four-movement piece that pays tribute to the great Johannes Brahms. The trio is followed by a collection of "10 Pieces for Wind Quintet," each offering a unique blend of rhythms and dynamics, from the sustained and calm to the rapid and playful. The "6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet" further explore the wind quintet format, presenting a variety of moods and tempos.
The album concludes with the "Sonata for Solo Viola," a six-movement work that demonstrates Ligeti's mastery of the viola and his ability to create intricate and expressive solo pieces. Each movement offers a different emotional landscape, from the long and drawn-out "Hora lunga" to the rapid and playful "Prestissimo con sordino."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a testament to György Ligeti's enduring influence on the world of avant-garde music. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Ligeti's work or a newcomer to the genre, "György Ligeti Edition, Vol. 7" is sure to provide a stimulating and rewarding listening experience.
(P) 1998 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tracks
Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano "Hommage à Brahms": I. Andantino con tenerezzaGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Saschko Gawriloff, Marie Luise Neunecker
Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano "Hommage à Brahms": II. Vivacissimo molto ritmicoGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Saschko Gawriloff, Marie Luise Neunecker
Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano "Hommage à Brahms": III. Alla marcia - Più mosso tempo primoGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Saschko Gawriloff, Marie Luise Neunecker
Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano "Hommage à Brahms": IV. Lamento. AdagioGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Saschko Gawriloff, Marie Luise Neunecker
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 1, Molto sostenuto e calmoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 2, Prestissimo minaccioso e burlescoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 3, LentoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 4, Prestissimo leggiero e virtuosoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 5, Prestissimo staccatissimo e leggieroGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 6, Prestissimo staccatissimo e leggieroGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 7, Vivo, energicoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 8, Allegro con delicatezzaGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 9, Sostenuto, stridenteGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet: No. 10, Presto bizzarro e rubatoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet: I. Allegro con spiritoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet: II. Rubato - LamentosoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet: III. Allegro graziosoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet: IV. Presto ruvidoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet: V. Adagio.MestoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet: VI. Molto vivace. CapricciosoGyörgy Ligeti, London Winds
Sonata for Solo Viola: I. Hora lungaGyörgy Ligeti, Tabea Zimmermann
Sonata for Solo Viola: II. LoopGyörgy Ligeti, Tabea Zimmermann
Sonata for Solo Viola: III. FacsarGyörgy Ligeti, Tabea Zimmermann
Sonata for Solo Viola: IV. Prestissimo con sordinoGyörgy Ligeti, Tabea Zimmermann
Sonata for Solo Viola: V. LamentoGyörgy Ligeti, Tabea Zimmermann
Sonata for Solo Viola: VI. Chaconne chromatiqueGyörgy Ligeti, Tabea Zimmermann
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