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Olivier Greif - Greif: The Battle of Agincourt - Quatuor à Cordes No. 2 (LP)

Olivier Greif

2011
9 tracks
56 min
avant-garde

Greif: The Battle of Agincourt - Quatuor à Cordes No. 2

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the avant-garde world of Olivier Greif with his compelling album "The Battle of Agincourt - Quatuor à Cordes No. 2". Released on December 26, 2011, under the Zig-Zag Territoires label, this 56-minute journey is a testament to Greif's unique compositional prowess. The album features a captivating blend of solo and quartet pieces, showcasing Greif's ability to weave intricate narratives through music. The sonatas for two cellos, with their evocative titles like "Shtil, di nacht is ojsgesternt" and "Rondeau de la 'Belle Dame sans Merci!'" offer a hauntingly beautiful exploration of sound and emotion. The string quartet, with its five movements, delves into themes of warning, mortality, and introspection, each piece a masterclass in musical storytelling. Greif's work is not just a collection of tracks but a cohesive exploration of the human condition, making this album a standout in the avant-garde genre.

Tracks

Sonate pour 2 violoncelles: I. Molto lento, quasi cadenzaOlivier Greif, Ensemble Syntonia
9:10
Sonate pour 2 violoncelles: II. ChaconneOlivier Greif, Ensemble Syntonia
6:58
Sonate pour 2 violoncelles: III. "Shtil, di nacht is ojsgesternt"Olivier Greif, Ensemble Syntonia
6:35
Sonate pour 2 violoncelles: IV. Rondeau de la "Belle Dame sans Merci!"Olivier Greif, Ensemble Syntonia
8:36
Quatuor à cordes No. 2, Op. 312: I. "Give warning to the world"Olivier Greif, Alain Buet, Ensemble Syntonia
6:24
Quatuor à cordes No. 2, Op. 312: II. "The prey of worms"Olivier Greif, Ensemble Syntonia
4:00
Quatuor à cordes No. 2, Op. 312: III. "Frozen landscape with reclining figure "That time of year"Olivier Greif, Alain Buet, Ensemble Syntonia
5:58
Quatuor à cordes No. 2, Op. 312: IV. IntermezzoOlivier Greif, Ensemble Syntonia
2:33
Quatuor à cordes No. 2, Op. 312: V. "Poor soul, the centre of my sinful earth"Olivier Greif, Alain Buet, Ensemble Syntonia
6:24

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Greif: The Battle of Agincourt - Quatuor à Cordes No. 2
Artist: Olivier Greif
Album release date: 26 december 2011
Label: Zig-Zag Territoires
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 56 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

Other

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

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