György Ligeti's "György Ligeti Edition, Vol. 7" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde chamber music, released in 1998 under Sony Classical. This album showcases Ligeti's unique compositional style, blending intricate textures and rhythmic complexity with a deep emotional resonance. Spanning a duration of 70 minutes, the album is a testament to Ligeti's innovative approach to music, featuring a diverse range of pieces for various ensembles, including a trio for violin, horn, and piano, a wind quintet, and a solo viola.
The album opens with the "Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano 'Hommage à Brahms'," a four-movement work that pays tribute to the great Romantic composer while showcasing Ligeti's modernist sensibilities. The "10 Pieces for Wind Quintet" and "6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet" offer a dynamic and virtuosic display of Ligeti's mastery of wind instruments, while the "Sonata for Solo Viola" is a profound and introspective journey through a variety of moods and textures.
Performed by an ensemble of renowned musicians, including Saschko Gawriloff, Marie-Luise Neunecker, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, the London Winds, and Tabea Zimmermann, this album is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music. Ligeti's compositions are known for their innovative use of micropolyphony, a technique that creates a dense and complex web of musical lines. This album is no exception, offering a rich and immersive listening experience that highlights Ligeti's unique contributions to the world of classical music.
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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