Dive into the mesmerizing world of classical piano with Martin Klett's captivating album, "Debussy, Préludes I & Crumb, Makrokosmos I." This exquisite collection, released on November 27, 2020, under Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin, blends the timeless elegance of Claude Debussy's "Préludes, Book 1" with the avant-garde brilliance of George Crumb's "Makrokosmos I." Spanning a total of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this chamber music masterpiece showcases Klett's virtuosic skill and deep musicality. From the delicate "Danseuses de Delphes" to the ethereal "La cathédrale engloutie," Debussy's preludes offer a journey through evocative landscapes and moods. Crumb's "Makrokosmos I," a set of twelve fantasy-pieces inspired by the zodiac, takes the listener on a cosmic voyage with pieces like "Cancer. Primeval Sounds (Genesis I)" and "Aquarius. Spiral Galaxy." Martin Klett's nuanced interpretations bring these compositions to life, making this album a must-experience for classical music enthusiasts.
Tracks
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 1, Danseuses de Delphes (Lent et grave)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 2, Voiles (Modéré)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 3, Le vent dans la plaine (Animé)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 4, Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l‘air du soir (Modéré)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 5, Les collines d‘Anacapri (Très modéré)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 6, Des pas sur la neige (Triste et lent)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 7, Ce qu‘a vu le vent d‘ouest (Animé et tumultueux)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Très calme et doucement expressif)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 9, La sérénade interrompue (Modérément animé)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 10, La cathédrale engloutie (Profondément calme)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 11, La danse de Puck (Capricieux et léger)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Préludes / Book 1, CD 125: No. 12, Minstrels (Modéré)Claude Debussy, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 1: No. 1, Cancer. Primeval Sounds (Genesis I)George Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 1: No. 2, Proteus (Pisces)George Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 1: No. 3, Taurus. Pastorale (from the Kingdom of Atlantis, ca. 10,000 B.C.)George Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 1: No. 4, Capricorn. CrucifixusGeorge Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 2: No. 5, Scorpio. The Phantom GondolierGeorge Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 2: No. 6, Saggitarius. Night-Spel IGeorge Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 2: No. 7, Libra. Music of Shadows (for Aeolian Harp)George Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 2: No. 8, Leo. The Magic Circle of Infinity (Moto Perpetuo)George Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 3: No. 9, Virgo. The Abyss of TimeGeorge Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 3: No. 10, Aries. Spring-FireGeorge Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 3: No. 11, Gemini. Dream Images (Love-Death Music)George Crumb, Martin Klett
Makrokosmos I, Twelve Fantasy-Pieces after the Zodiac for Amplified Piano / Pt. 3: No. 12, Aquarius. Spiral GalaxyGeorge Crumb, Martin Klett
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