Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of early 20th-century classical music with the Arditti Quartet's captivating album, "Vienne 1900." Released on October 11, 2005, under the naïve classique label, this collection is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and their deep understanding of chamber music and avant-garde compositions.
The album spans a diverse range of works, from the hauntingly beautiful "Verklärte Nacht" by Arnold Schoenberg to the playful "Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche" by Richard Strauss. The Arditti Quartet, renowned for their precision and expressive depth, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces. Their interpretations are both reverent and innovative, showcasing the ensemble's ability to breathe new life into familiar works while also introducing lesser-known gems to a wider audience.
With a duration of 2 hours and 29 minutes, "Vienne 1900" offers a comprehensive journey through the musical landscape of the early 1900s. The album features a mix of string quartets, orchestral arrangements, and vocal pieces, each performed with the Arditti Quartet's signature clarity and intensity. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2005 Valois / naïve2005 Valois / naïve
Tracks
Also sprach Zarathustra, Tone Poem for Orchestra, Op. 30: No. 1, IntroductionRichard Strauss, Alain Lombard, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Langsamer Satz, for String QuartetAnton Webern, Arditti Quartet
3 Intermezzi for Piano, Op. 117: No. 1, Andante moderato in E-Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Andrea Bonatta
6 Klavierstücke for Piano, Op. 118: No. 3, Ballade: Allegro energico in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Andrea Bonatta
Verklärte Nacht in One Movement after Richard Dehmel, for String Sextet, Op. 4: Sehr ruhigArnold Schoenberg, Arditti Quartet, Thomas Kakuska, Valentin Erben
Symphony No. 5: IV. AdagiettoGustav Mahler, Bernard Haitink, Orchestre National De France
Symphony No. 6: II. Scherzo: WuchtigGustav Mahler, Bernard Haitink, Orchestre National De France
Rosen aus dem Süden, Waltz Op. 388 - arr. for Little Orchestra: A. SchoenbergJohann Strauss II, Arditti Quartet, Louise Bessette, Håkon Austbø
Eine florentinische Tragödie, Opera in One Act after Oscar Wilde, Op. 16: OvertureAlexander von Zemlinsky, Armin Jordan, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
String Quartet, Op. 3: I. LangsamAlban Berg, Arditti Quartet
5 Lieder for Alto Voice and Orchestra on Poems by Friedrich Rückert: No. 4, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen - arr. for Choir: Clytus GottwaldGustav Mahler, Accentus, Laurence Equilbey
String Quartet in D Major: I. Allegro moltoArnold Schoenberg, Arditti Quartet
Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Tone Poem for Orchestra, Op. 28:Richard Strauss, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Alain Lombard
Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 1, Heftig bewegtAnton Webern, Arditti Quartet
Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 2, Sehr langsamAnton Webern, Arditti Quartet
Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 3, Sehr bewegtAnton Webern, Arditti Quartet
Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 4, Sehr langsamAnton Webern, Arditti Quartet
Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 5, In zarter BewegungAnton Webern, Arditti Quartet
5 Gesänge for Voice and Piano: No. 3, Die Dunkelheit sinkt schwer wie BleiFranz Schrecker, Anna Holroyd, Amaury Du Closel, Camerata de Versailles
5 Gesänge for Voice and Piano: 5 Gesänge for Voice and Piano: No. 4, Sie sind so schön, die milden, sonnenreichenFranz Schrecker, Anna Holroyd, Amaury Du Closel, Camerata de Versailles
String Quartet No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: III. Litanei: LangsamArnold Schoenberg, Arditti Quartet, Dawn Upshaw
Sonata in F Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 6: II. Andante ma non troppoRichard Strauss, Anne Gastinel, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Danish String Quartet, Serge Collot
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 4, Die zwei blauen Augen - arr. for Little Orchestra: A. SchoenbergGustav Mahler, Michel Béroff, Jean-Luc Chaignaud, Paul Meyer, Michel Moragues, Håkon Austbø, Louise Bessette, Marc Marder
9 Short Pieces: No. 5, 3 Variations on a Thema by Schumann in G Minor for String QuartetAlban Berg, Arditti Quartet
9 Short Pieces: No. 7, Theme and 5 Variations in E Major for Violon and PianoAlban Berg, Irvine Arditti, Stefan Litwin