Dive into the avant-garde world of chamber music with the Ensemble Intercontemporain's captivating album, "New York." Released on March 10, 2017, under the Alpha Classics label, this collection offers a rich, 1 hour and 44-minute exploration of contemporary classical compositions. The Ensemble Intercontemporain, renowned for their virtuosic performances, brings to life a diverse range of pieces that showcase the intricate interplay between wind instruments, percussion, strings, and pre-recorded voices.
The album opens with the dynamic "Intégrales for Eleven Wind Instruments and Percussions," followed by the evocative "Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra." Notable works include "Within His Bending Sickle's Compass Come" for horn and ensemble, and the hauntingly beautiful "WTC 9/11" for string quartet and pre-recorded voices, a poignant tribute to the events of September 11, 2001. The album also features the playful "Music for Wind Instruments" in three movements, and the experimental "Instruments I" for six instrumentalists.
Each track is a testament to the Ensemble Intercontemporain's technical prowess and artistic sensitivity, making "New York" a compelling journey through the avant-garde landscape of contemporary chamber music. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, this album promises an engaging and thought-provoking listening experience.
Tracks
Intégrales for Eleven Wind Instruments and PercussionsEdgard Varèse, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher
Concerto for Clarinet and OrchestraElliott Carter, Jérôme Comte, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher
Within His Bending Sickle's Compass Come for Horn and EnsembleDavid Fulmer, Jens Macmanama, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher
Blur for EnsembleSean Shepherd, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Matthias Pintscher
WTC 9/11 for String Quartet and Pre-Recorded Voices and String: I. 9/11/01Steve Reich, Jeanne-Marie Conquer, Diego Tosi, GREGOIRE SIMON, Eric Maria Couturier, Matthias Pintscher
WTC 9/11 for String Quartet and Pre-Recorded Voices and String: II. 2010Steve Reich, Jeanne-Marie Conquer, Diego Tosi, GREGOIRE SIMON, Eric Maria Couturier, Matthias Pintscher
WTC 9/11 for String Quartet and Pre-Recorded Voices and String: III. WTCSteve Reich, Jeanne-Marie Conquer, Diego Tosi, GREGOIRE SIMON, Eric Maria Couturier, Matthias Pintscher
Music for Wind Instruments for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon: I. Trio for Flute, Clarinet and BassoonJohn Cage, Sophie Cherrier, Jérôme Comte, Paul Riveaux, Matthias Pintscher
Music for Wind Instruments for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon: II. Duo for Oboe and HornJohn Cage, Didier Pateau, Matthias Pintscher
Music for Wind Instruments for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon: III. Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and BassoonJohn Cage, Sophie Cherrier, Didier Pateaux, Jérôme Comte, Paul Riveaux, Jens McManama, Matthias Pintscher
Instruments I for 6 InstrumentalistsMorton Feldman, Emmanuelle Ophele, Didier Pateau, Benny Sluchin, Samuel Favre, Victor Hanna, Sébastien Vichard, Matthias Pintscher
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