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Giacinto Scelsi - Scelsi: The Works for Viola (LP)

Giacinto Scelsi

2011
15 tracks
57 min
avant-garde

Scelsi: The Works for Viola

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Product description

Dive into the avant-garde and minimalist world of Giacinto Scelsi with "The Works for Viola," a captivating collection of compositions that span nearly a decade of the composer's innovative work. Released on May 31, 2011, under Mode Records, this album is the first complete recording of Scelsi's works for viola solo and duo, showcasing his unique approach to sound and texture.

The album features 15 tracks, including notable pieces like "Manto," "Coelocanth," "Elegia per Ty," and "Xnoybis," each performed with masterful precision by violist Vincent Royer and cellist Séverine Ballon. The compositions, ranging from 1955 to 1964, offer a rich tapestry of Scelsi's evolving style, characterized by its exploratory nature and deep emotional resonance.

With a total duration of 57 minutes, this album is a testament to Scelsi's enduring influence on modern classical music. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of avant-garde compositions or a curious newcomer, "The Works for Viola" provides a compelling journey through the intricate and mesmerizing soundscape crafted by one of the 20th century's most visionary composers.

Tracks

Manto IGiacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:48
Manto IIGiacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:44
Manto: III. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
2:58
Coelocanth: I. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:02
Coelocanth: II. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:08
Coelocanth: III. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
4:50
Elegia per Ty: I. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer, Séverine Ballon
4:07
Elegia per Ty: II. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer, Séverine Ballon
3:27
Elegia per Ty: III. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer, Séverine Ballon
2:58
3 Studies (Version for Viola): No. 1, —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
5:21
3 Studies (Version for Viola): No. 2, —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
4:37
3 Studies (Version for Viola): No. 3, —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:52
Xnoybis (Arr. for Viola): I. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:51
Xnoybis (Arr. for Viola): II. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:50
Xnoybis (Arr. for Viola): III. —Giacinto Scelsi, Vincent Royer
3:38

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Scelsi: The Works for Viola
Artist: Giacinto Scelsi
Album release date: May 31, 2011
Label: Mode Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 57 min
Tracks: 15 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Avant-garde
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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