György Kurtág, a renowned composer known for his profound and introspective works, presents a captivating album that delves into the realms of classical piano and vocal compositions. This album, released on May 26, 2003, under the ECM New Series label, is a testament to Kurtág's mastery of blending poetic texts with evocative music. The album features a diverse range of pieces, including the "Hölderlin-Gesänge" for baritone, which sets the poems of Friedrich Hölderlin to music, and the intricate "Signs, Games and Messages" for strings, showcasing Kurtág's unique ability to convey deep emotional and philosophical themes through his compositions. The album also includes the extensive work "...Pas à pas – nulle part," inspired by the writings of Samuel Beckett, further highlighting Kurtág's affinity for literary influences. With a duration of approximately one hour, this album offers a rich and immersive experience, perfect for those seeking to explore the depths of contemporary classical music.
Tracks
Hölderlin-Gesänge for Baritone, Op. 35a: I. An...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer
Hölderlin-Gesänge for Baritone, Op. 35a: II. Im WaldeGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer
Hölderlin-Gesänge for Baritone, Op. 35a: III. Gestalt und Geist – col Trombone e tubaGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Heinrich Huber, David LeClair
Hölderlin-Gesänge for Baritone, Op. 35a: IV. An ZimmernGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer
Hölderlin-Gesänge for Baritone, Op. 35a: V. Der SpaziergangGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer
Hölderlin-Gesänge for Baritone, Op. 35a: VI. Paul Celan: Tübingen, JännerGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Virág Az Ember, MijakónakGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Im VolkstonGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Hommage à J.S.B.György Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Zank – KromatischGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: The Carenza JigGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Ligatura YGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Jelek 1György Kurtág, Ken Hakii
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Jelek 2György Kurtág, Ken Hakii
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Klagendes LiedGyörgy Kurtág, Ken Hakii
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Jelek 3György Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Eine Blume Für Dénes ZsigmondyGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: In Memoriam Tamás BlumGyörgy Kurtág, Ken Hakii
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Perpetuum Mobile AGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Perpetuum Mobile BGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Hommage à John CageGyörgy Kurtág, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: SchattenGyörgy Kurtág, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Jelek 1 - VariationGyörgy Kurtág, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: János Pilinszky: Gérard de NervalGyörgy Kurtág, Stefan Metz
Signs, Games and Messages for Strings: Virág Az Ember, Mijakónak - VariationGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: I. IntroduzioneGyörgy Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: II. ...Pas à pas – nulle part...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: III. Le nainGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: IV. OctaveGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: V. ...Le tout petit macabre – LigetinekGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: VI. Octave (Double)György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: VII. Écoute-les...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: VIII. BerceuseGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: IX. Intermezzo 1György Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: X. ...D'où la voix...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XI. Elles viennent...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XII. RêveGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XIII. ApparitionGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XIV. Fous...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XV. Fin fond de néant...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XVI. En face le pire...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XVII. InventaireGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XVIII. Intermezzo 2György Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XIX. DieppeGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XX. La calmaGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XXI. Intermezzo 3György Kurtág, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XXII. MouvementGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XXIII. De pied ferme...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XXIV. ...Levons l'ancre...György Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
...Pas à pas – nulle part, Op. 36: XXV. Du cœur de l'homme.../ How Hollow HeartGyörgy Kurtág, Kurt Widmer, Hiromi Kikuchi, Ken Hakii, Stefan Metz, Mircea Ardeleanu
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