Experience the electrifying energy of Thomas Adès' compositions in this captivating live album, "Adès Conducts Adès," featuring the renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra. This recording, released by Deutsche Grammophon, captures the world premiere of Adès' Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, performed with virtuoso pianist Kirill Gerstein. The concert, conducted by Adès himself, took place at the prestigious Symphony Hall in Boston in March 2019.
The album also showcases Adès' chilling and dramatic "Totentanz," a work that explores the dance of death through a series of vivid vignettes. Each character, from the pope to the child, is brought to life with Adès' signature intensity and musical ingenuity. The performance, recorded live in 2016, is a testament to the power of Adès' composition and the orchestra's exceptional skill.
With a duration of 55 minutes, this album is a thrilling journey through Adès' unique musical landscape. His compositions, known for their complexity and innovation, are performed with precision and passion by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The album is a testament to Adès' prowess as both a composer and a conductor, offering a rare opportunity to experience his works in a live setting. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this album is sure to leave you spellbound.
Tracks
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: 1. - - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2019Thomas Adès, Kirill Gerstein, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: 2. - - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2019Thomas Adès, Kirill Gerstein, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: 3. - - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2019Thomas Adès, Kirill Gerstein, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Prediger - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Papst – Der Papst - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Kaiser – Der Kaiser - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Kardinal – Der Kardinal - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum König – Der König - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Mönch – Der Mönch - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Ritter – Der Ritter – Der Tod zum Bürgermeister – Der Bürgermeister - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Arzt – Der Arzt – Der Tod zum Wucherer – Der Wucherer - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Kaufmann – Der Kaufmann - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Küster – Der Küster – Der Tod zum Küster - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Handwerker – Der Tod zum Handwerker - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Bauer – Der Bauer - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Mädchen – Das Mädchen - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Totentanz: Der Tod zum Kind – Das Kind - Live at Symphony Hall, Boston / 2016Thomas Adès, Christianne Stotijn, Mark Stone, Boston Symphony Orchestra
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