Nicolas Altstaedt's captivating album, Creation, is a masterful exploration of classical music, released on 8 July 2022 via Alpha Classics. This exquisite collection of tracks, spanning 1 hour and 12 minutes, showcases Altstaedt's incredible talent and depth as a musician.
The album takes the listener on a journey through a diverse range of pieces, from the evocative 'Atlas' series, which features intricate movements such as 'Passacaglia - Atlas and Heracles' and 'Perpetuum Mobile - Ladon the Dragon', to the poignant 'Sonett 74' and 'Memo'. The 'Ghiribizzi' series, comprising six distinct movements, including 'Wer weiss' and 'Giocoso-Serioso', demonstrates Altstaedt's impressive technical skill and emotional expression.
Other notable tracks include the serene 'Hymn', the enchanting 'Locken-House / Un-Locked', and the thought-provoking 'Two Fragments for Lockenhaus: Ritual'. The 'See: Sea & Seeds. Si!' series, with its four movements, showcases Altstaedt's ability to craft complex, yet beautiful, musical narratives. The album concludes with the haunting 'Still Here' and the bittersweet 'Don't Prolong Goodbyes', leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Throughout Creation, Nicolas Altstaedt's passion for classical music shines through, resulting in a truly unforgettable listening experience. With its rich textures, intricate details, and emotional resonance, this album is a must-listen for fans of classical music and anyone seeking a deeply moving musical experience.
Tracks
Atlas: I. Passacaglia - Atlas and HeraclesHelena Winkelman, Nicolas Altstaedt, Johannes Fischer, Lockenhaus Strings, Barnabás Kelemen
Atlas: II. Adagietto fluido - The Golden Apples in The Garden of The HesperidesHelena Winkelman, Nicolas Altstaedt, Johannes Fischer, Lockenhaus Strings, Barnabás Kelemen
Atlas: III. Perpetuum Mobile - Ladon the DragonHelena Winkelman, Nicolas Altstaedt, Johannes Fischer, Lockenhaus Strings, Barnabás Kelemen
Sonett 74Helena Winkelman, Zsolt Fejérvári, Ilya Gringolts, Peter Csaba
FragmentMatan Porat, Ilya Gringolts, Nicolas Altstaedt, Julian Yo Hedenborg
MemoErkki-Sven Tüür, Meesun Hong Coleman, Nicolas Altstaedt, Joonas Ahonen
InventioOlli Mustonen, Nicolas Altstaedt
Ghiribizzi: I. Wer weissPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Vilde Frang, Nicolas Altstaedt
Ghiribizzi: II. Nicht zusammen, doch zusammenPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Vilde Frang, Nicolas Altstaedt
Ghiribizzi: III. NeinPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Vilde Frang, Nicolas Altstaedt
Ghiribizzi: IV. NostalgicPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Vilde Frang, Nicolas Altstaedt
Ghiribizzi: V. Giocoso-SeriosoPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Vilde Frang, Nicolas Altstaedt
Ghiribizzi: VI. IntermezzoPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Vilde Frang, Nicolas Altstaedt
HymnMaja Ratkje, Ilya Gringolts, Timothy Ridout, Nicolas Altstaedt, Nicholas Rimmer
Locken-House / Un-LockedKurt Schwertsik, Ilya Gringolts, Timothy Ridout, Nicolas Altstaedt, Nicholas Rimmer
Two Fragments for Lockenhaus: RitualEsa-Pekka Salonen, Tatiana Grindenko, Nicolas Altstaedt, Kremerata Baltica
Pentatonic ChainEsa-Pekka Salonen, Gidon Kremer, Nicolas Altstaedt, Kremerata Baltica
See: Sea & Seeds. Si!: I. SeeRaphaël Merlin, Nicolas Altstaedt, Lockenhaus Strings
See: Sea & Seeds. Si!: II. SeaRaphaël Merlin, Nicolas Altstaedt, Lockenhaus Strings
See: Sea & Seeds. Si!: III. SeedsRaphaël Merlin, Nicolas Altstaedt, Lockenhaus Strings
See: Sea & Seeds. Si!: IV. Si!Raphaël Merlin, Nicolas Altstaedt, Lockenhaus Strings
Still HereJohannes Fischer, Nicholas Rimmer
Don't Prolong GoodbyesLera Auerbach, Nicolas Altstaedt, Lockenhaus Strings
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