György Ligeti's innovative and visionary compositions are showcased in 'The Ligeti Project', a comprehensive 5-CD box set released on Warner Classics International in 2008. This extensive collection features a wide range of the Hungarian composer's works, including 'Lontano', 'Atmosphères', 'San Francisco Polyphony', and 'Requiem', with some tracks being live recordings.
The album is a testament to Ligeti's bold experimentation and mastery of avant-garde music, with intricate and complex pieces that push the boundaries of classical music. The 'Chamber Concerto' and 'Piano Concerto' demonstrate Ligeti's ability to craft nuanced and expressive works, while 'Apparitions' and 'San Francisco Polyphony' showcase his innovative approach to sound and texture.
The box set also includes performances by renowned musicians, such as Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Frank Peter Zimmermann, who bring Ligeti's compositions to life with their technical skill and musicality. The accompanying 52-page booklet features notes by Ligeti himself, providing valuable insight into his creative process and artistic vision.
With a duration of over 4 hours, 'The Ligeti Project' is an immersive and rewarding listening experience that showcases the full range of Ligeti's innovative and influential compositions. This essential collection is a must-have for fans of contemporary classical music and those interested in exploring the avant-garde genre. György Ligeti's groundbreaking work continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and composers, and 'The Ligeti Project' is a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.
Tracks
Ligeti : MelodienGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Chamber Concerto: I. Corrente. FlieβendGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Chamber Concerto: II. Calmo, sostenutoGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Chamber Concerto: III. Movimento preciso e meccanicoGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Chamber Concerto: IV. PrestoGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Piano Concerto: I. Vivace molto ritmico e precisoGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Asko Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Piano Concerto: II. Lento e desertoGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Asko Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Piano Concerto: III. Vivace cantabileGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Schönberg Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Piano Concerto: IV. Allegro risoluto, molto ritmicoGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Asko Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Piano Concerto: V. Presto luminosoGyörgy Ligeti, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Asko Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti / Arr. Howarth: Mysteries of the MacabreGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Peter Masseurs
Ligeti: LontanoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: AtmosphèresGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Apparitions: I. LentoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Apparitions: II. AgitatoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: San Francisco PolyphonyGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Romanian Concerto: I. AndantinoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Romanian Concerto: II. Allegro vivaceGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Romanian Concerto: III. Adagio, ma non troppoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Romanian Concerto: IV. Molto vivaceGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Cello Concerto: I. —György Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Siegfried Palm
Ligeti: Cello Concerto: II. —György Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Siegfried Palm
Ligeti: Clocks and CloudsGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Cappella Amsterdam, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Violin Concerto: I. Praeludium. Vivacissimo luminosoGyörgy Ligeti, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Violin Concerto: II. Aria, Hoquetus, Choral. Andante con motoGyörgy Ligeti, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Violin Concerto: III. Intermezzo. Presto fluidoGyörgy Ligeti, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Violin Concerto: IV. Passacaglia. Lento intensoGyörgy Ligeti, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Violin Concerto: V. Appassionato. Agitato moltoGyörgy Ligeti, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: I. FabulaGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: II. TáncdalGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: III. Kínai templomGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: IV. KuliGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: V. Alma álmaGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: VI. KeserédesGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles: VII. SzajkóGyörgy Ligeti, Katalin Károlyi, Amadinda Percussion Group
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: I. PraeludiumGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: II. Signale, Tanz, ChoralGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: III. Aria, Aksak, HoketusGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: IV. Solo, Intermezzo, Mixtur, KanonGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: V. SpectraGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: VI. CapriccioGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: VII. HymnusGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Double Concerto: I. Calmo, con tenerezzaGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Heinz Holliger, Jacques Zoon, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Double Concerto: II. Allegro correnteGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Heinz Holliger, Jacques Zoon, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: RamificationsGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Requiem: I. Introitus. SostenutoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Caroline Stein, London Voices, Margriet van Reisen, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Requiem: II. Kyrie. Molto espressivoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, London Voices, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Requiem: III. De die judicii sequentia. Subito. Agitato moltoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Caroline Stein, London Voices, Margriet van Reisen, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Requiem: IV. Lacrimosa. Molto lentoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Caroline Stein, London Voices, Margriet van Reisen, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: AventuresGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Linda Hirst, Omar Ebrahim, Sarah Leonard, Schönberg Ensemble
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