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György Ligeti - Ligeti: String Quartets 1 & 2 / Barber: Adagio (LP)

György Ligeti

2013
7 tracks
50 min
avant-garde

Ligeti: String Quartets 1 & 2 / Barber: Adagio

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Product Description

György Ligeti, a titan of 20th-century classical music, offers a profound and introspective journey with his "String Quartets 1 & 2 / Barber: Adagio." Released on ECM New Series in 2013, this avant-garde album is a masterclass in compositional innovation and emotional depth. The album features two complete string quartets by Ligeti, showcasing his unique ability to blend intricate rhythmic structures with hauntingly beautiful melodies. The first quartet, "Métamorphoses nocturnes," is a nocturnal exploration of sound and texture, while the second quartet is a dynamic and varied work that ranges from the frenetic to the serene. The inclusion of Samuel Barber's iconic "Adagio for Strings" adds a touch of lyrical beauty to the collection. With a total runtime of 50 minutes, this album is a testament to Ligeti's genius and a must-listen for any fan of contemporary classical music.

Tracks

String Quartet No. 1 (Métamorphoses nocturnes)György Ligeti, Keller Quartett
22:08
String Quartet, Op. 11: II. Molto adagio (Original Version of Adagio for Strings)Samuel Barber, Keller Quartett
7:42
String Quartet No. 2: I. Allegro nervosoGyörgy Ligeti, Keller Quartett
4:50
String Quartet No. 2: II. Sostenuto, molto calmoGyörgy Ligeti, Keller Quartett
4:48
String Quartet No. 2: III. Come un meccanismo di precisioneGyörgy Ligeti, Keller Quartett
3:36
String Quartet No. 2: IV. Presto furioso, brutale, tumultuosoGyörgy Ligeti, Keller Quartett
2:10
String Quartet No. 2: V. Allegro con delicatezza – stets sehr mildGyörgy Ligeti, Keller Quartett
5:36

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Ligeti: String Quartets 1 & 2 / Barber: Adagio
Artist: György Ligeti
Album release date: 21 juni 2013
Label: ECM New Series
EAN: 00028948100262
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 50 min
Tracks: 7 tracks

EAN

EAN: 00028948100262

Other

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

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