strauss: tod und verklärung "death and transfiguration", bartók: music for strings, percussion and celesta, stravinsky: le chant du rossignol "song of the nightingale" - bruno maderna
STRAUSS: TOD UND VERKLÄRUNG "Death and Transfiguration", BARTÓK: MUSIC FOR STRINGS, PERCUSSION AND CELESTA, STRAVINSKY: LE CHANT DU ROSSIGNOL "Song of the Nightingale"
Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24, IRS 107Richard Strauss, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: I. Andante tranquilloBéla Bartók, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: II. AllegroBéla Bartók, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Bruno Maderna
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: III. AdagioBéla Bartók, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Bruno Maderna
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: IV. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Bruno Maderna
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: I. Introduction (Presto): The Feast at the Emperor's PalaceIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: II. Chinese MarchIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: III. Song of the Nightingale: The 2 NightingalesIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: IV. The Mechanical Nightingale: Illness and Recovery of the Emperor of ChinaIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Bruno Maderna's 1992 release, "STRAUSS: TOD UND VERKLÄRUNG 'Death and Transfiguration', BARTÓK: MUSIC FOR STRINGS, PERCUSSION AND CELESTA, STRAVINSKY: LE CHANT DU ROSSIGNOL 'Song of the Nightingale'", is a captivating exploration of avant-garde classical music. This album, released under the Nar Classical label, is a testament to Maderna's exceptional conducting and his deep understanding of these complex compositions.
The album begins with Richard Strauss' "Tod und Verklärung", a tone poem that vividly depicts the struggle between life and death. Following this, Maderna masterfully guides the listener through Béla Bartók's "Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta", a piece known for its rhythmic complexity and rich harmonies. The album concludes with Igor Stravinsky's "Le Chant du Rossignol", a ballet based on a Russian folk tale, showcasing Maderna's ability to bring out the narrative and dramatic elements in the music.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this album offers a substantial journey through some of the most challenging and rewarding works in the classical repertoire. Maderna's interpretations are both technically precise and deeply expressive, making this a compelling addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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