Discover the intricate and innovative world of Anton Webern with the album "Boulez conducts Webern," released on January 1, 1995, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label. This collection is a masterful blend of avant-garde and chamber music, showcasing Webern's unique compositional style and his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music.
The album spans a variety of genres and forms, from piano quintets and orchestral pieces to songs and canons, demonstrating Webern's versatility and depth as a composer. Highlights include the "Piano Quintet," a work that exemplifies Webern's early style, and the "5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10," which showcases his later, more abstract approach to composition. The album also features a selection of songs, including settings of poems by Rike and Georg Trakl, performed with sensitivity and nuance.
Conducted by the renowned Pierre Boulez, a leading interpreter of Webern's music, this recording is a testament to the precision and clarity that Webern's complex scores demand. Boulez's insightful direction brings out the subtle nuances and intricate details of Webern's compositions, offering listeners a profound and engaging musical experience.
With a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Webern's oeuvre, providing a rich and rewarding listening experience for both newcomers and seasoned fans of his work. Whether you're drawn to the intellectual challenge of Webern's avant-garde style or the lyrical beauty of his chamber music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Piano QuintetAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Entflieht auf leichten Kähnen, Op. 2Anton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, BBC Singers, Malcolm Hicks
2 Lieder nach Gedichten von Rike, Op. 8: I. Du, der ich's nicht sage. LangsamAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
2 Lieder nach Gedichten von Rike, Op. 8: II. Du machst mich allein. Sehr langsamAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10: I. Urbild. Sehr ruhig und zartAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10: II. Verwandlung. Lebhaft und zart bewegtAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10: III. Rückkehr. Sehr langsam und äußerst ruhigAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10: IV. Erinnerung. Fließend äußerst zartAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10: V. Seele. Sehr fließendAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
4 Lieder, Op. 13: No. 1, Wiese im Park. Sehr ruhigAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
4 Lieder, Op. 13: No. 2, Die Einsame. BewegtAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
4 Lieder, Op. 13: No. 3, In der Fremde. FliessendAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
4 Lieder, Op. 13: No. 4, Ein Winterabend. Sehr ruhigAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
6 Lieder nach Gedichten von Georg Trakl, Op. 14: No. 1, Die Sonne. Ruhig fliessendAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
6 Lieder nach Gedichten von Georg Trakl, Op. 14: No. 2, Abendland I. Sehr lebhaftAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
6 Lieder nach Gedichten von Georg Trakl, Op. 14: No. 3, Abendland II. LangsamAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
6 Lieder nach Gedichten von Georg Trakl, Op. 14: No. 4, Abendland III. LangsamAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
6 Lieder nach Gedichten von Georg Trakl, Op. 14: No. 5, Nachts. Sehr lebhaftAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
6 Lieder nach Gedichten von Georg Trakl, Op. 14: No. 6, Gesang einer gefangenen Amsel. Sehr fliessende AchtelAnton Webern, Françoise Pollet, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
5 Geistliche Lieder, Op. 15: No. 1, Das Kreuz, das mußt' er tragen. GetragenAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
3 Traditional Rhymes, Op. 17: No. 1, Armer Sünder, du. GemächlichAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
3 Traditional Rhymes, Op. 17: No. 2, Liebste Jungfrau, wir sind dein. FliessendAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
3 Traditional Rhymes, Op. 17: No. 3, Heiland, unsre Missetaten. LangsamAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
3 Lieder for Voice, Clarinet & Guitar, Op. 18: No. 1, Schatzerl klein. Sehr ruhigAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
3 Lieder for Voice, Clarinet & Guitar, Op. 18: No. 2, Erlösung: Mein Kind, sieh an. Sehr bewegtAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
3 Lieder for Voice, Clarinet & Guitar, Op. 18: No. 3, Ave, Regina coelorum. LangsamAnton Webern, Christiane Oelze, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
2 Lieder, Op. 19: No. 1, Weiß wie Lilien. Lebhaft, leicht und freiAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, BBC Singers, Malcolm Hicks
2 Lieder, Op. 19: No. 2, Ziehn die Schafe. Sehr gemächlichAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, BBC Singers, Malcolm Hicks
Quartet, Op. 22 for Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone & Piano: I. Sehr mässigAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Quartet, Op. 22 for Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone & Piano: II. Sehr schwungvollAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Concerto, Op. 24 for 9 Instruments: I. Etwas lebhaftAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Concerto, Op. 24 for 9 Instruments: II. Sehr langsamAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Concerto, Op. 24 for 9 Instruments: III. Sehr raschAnton Webern, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
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