"Lost Works, Last Works" by Conlon Nancarrow is a captivating collection of avant-garde compositions and interviews, released in January 2000 under the Other Minds label. This album offers a unique glimpse into the innovative mind of Nancarrow, a pioneer of mechanical music and complex rhythmic structures. The album features a mix of piano pieces, string quartets, and experimental works, including "Sonatina For Piano" and "String Quartet No.1," performed by Nancarrow himself in Mexico City in 1977. Additionally, the album includes performances by the renowned artist Trimpin, recorded at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco in 1999. The interviews with Charles Amirkhanian provide fascinating insights into Nancarrow's creative process, his influences, and his contributions to the world of music. With a duration of 59 minutes, this album is a testament to Nancarrow's enduring legacy and his groundbreaking approach to composition.
Tracks
Prelude For Piano: Performed by Trimpin, August 1999, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San FranciscoConlon Nancarrow, Trimpin
Blues For Piano: Performed by Trimpin, August 1999, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San FranciscoConlon Nancarrow, Trimpin
Sonatina For Piano - Presto: Performed by Nancarrow, April 1977, Mexico CityConlon Nancarrow
Sonatina For Piano - Moderato: Performed by Nancarrow, April 1977, Mexico CityConlon Nancarrow
Sonatina For Piano - Allegro Molto: Performed by Nancarrow, April 1977, Mexico CityConlon Nancarrow
String Quartet No.1 - Allegro Molto (1st movement): Performed by Nancarrow, April 1977, Mexico CityConlon Nancarrow
String Quartet No.1 - Prestissimo (3rd movement): Performed by Nancarrow, April 1977, Mexico CityConlon Nancarrow
Piece For Tape (undated): Performed by Nancarrow, musique concreteConlon Nancarrow
Study No. 30 For Prepared Piano (undated): Performed by Nancarrow, Mexico City, recording commissioned by composerConlon Nancarrow
Para Yoko: Performed by Trimpin, August 1999, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San FranciscoConlon Nancarrow, Trimpin
Study No.50: Performed by Trimpin, August 1999, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San FranciscoConlon Nancarrow, Trimpin
Study No.51 ("3750"): Performed by Trimpin, August 1999, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San FranciscoConlon Nancarrow, Trimpin
Contraption No. 1: Performed by Trimpin, August 1999, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San FranciscoConlon Nancarrow, Trimpin
Interview - Making the hole-punching machine: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - How long does it take to punch a roll?: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - Terraced Dynamics: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - Ethnic music connections: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - Favourite Jazz Artists: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - Canons: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - Musical Activity in Mexico: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
Interview - Diego Rivera: Interview with Charles Amirkhanian, recorded in Mexico City, April 1977Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Amirkhanian
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