"Schumann - Kurtág" is a captivating classical music album that beautifully bridges the gap between two distinct musical eras and styles. Released on November 16, 2018, under the Fuga Libera label, this album features the extraordinary talents of Hélène Desaint on viola, alongside Louis Lortie on piano, Nathanaël Gouin on cello, and Ronald Van Spaendonck on clarinet.
The album is a unique dialogue between the works of Robert Schumann and György Kurtág, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. Schumann's compositions, including Märchenbilder, Op. 113 and Romanze, Op. 94, are interwoven with Kurtág's pieces such as "Signs, Games, and Messages" and "Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D." This blend of romantic and contemporary classical music creates a fascinating journey through different musical landscapes.
Recorded at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in November and December 2018, the album spans a total duration of one hour, featuring 22 tracks that showcase the technical prowess and artistic sensitivity of the performers. Hélène Desaint, known for her engaging performances and affinity for chamber music and contemporary repertoire, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless works.
"Schumann - Kurtág" is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and the innovative spirit of its interpreters. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching experience.
Tracks
Märchenbilder, Op. 113: I. Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Märchenbilder, Op. 113: II. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Märchenbilder, Op. 113: III. RaschRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Märchenbilder, Op. 113: IV. Langsam, mit melancholischem AusdruckRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Signs Games and Messages: Perpetum MobileGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint
Romanze, Op. 94: I. Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Signs Games and Messages: DolorosoGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint
Romanze, Op. 94: II. Einfach, innigRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Signs Games and Messages: Jelek IGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint
Signs Games and Messages: Jelek IIGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint
Romanze, Op. 94: III. Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Louis Lortie
Signs Games and Messages: In Nomine – All'unghareseGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint
Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D: I. Merkwürdige Pirouetten des Kapellmeister Johannes KreislerGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D: II. E. Der Begrenzte Kreis...György Kurtág, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D: III. ...und Wieder Zuckt es Schmerzlich F. um die Lippen...György Kurtág, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D: IV. Felhövalék, mársütanap... (Töredék-Töredék)György Kurtág, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D: V. In der NachtGyörgy Kurtág, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Hommage to R. Sch., Op. 15D: VI. Abschied (Meister Raro entdeckt Guillaume de Machaut)György Kurtág, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnellRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: II. Lebhaft und sehr markiertRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: III. Ruhiges tempo, mit zartem AusdruckRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiertRobert Schumann, Hélène Desaint, Nathanaël Gouin, Ronald Van Spaendonck
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