Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Witold Lutosławski's avant-garde orchestral works with this compelling album, released on January 1, 2002, by Deutsche Grammophon. Spanning a concise yet impactful hour, this collection showcases Lutosławski's mastery in blending traditional orchestral arrangements with innovative, avant-garde elements. The album features the Piano Concerto, a four-movement piece that highlights the dynamic interplay between solo piano and full orchestra, ranging from lively tempos to contemplative, slower passages. The Partita for Violin, presented here in its orchestral version, offers a five-movement journey through a variety of moods and styles, from the brisk Allegro giusto to the introspective Largo. Completing the album is Chain 2, a Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra, which explores the boundaries of structured and free-form musical expression through its four contrasting sections. This album is a testament to Lutosławski's unique voice in the realm of contemporary classical music, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers an engaging exploration of his distinctive compositional style.
Tracks
Piano Concerto: I. Dotted Quarter Note = 110 – Quarter Note = 70Witold Lutosławski, Krystian Zimerman, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto: II. Presto – Poco meno mosso – LentoWitold Lutosławski, Krystian Zimerman, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto: III. Eighth Note = ca. 85 – LargoWitold Lutosławski, Krystian Zimerman, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto: IV. Quarter Note = 84 – PrestoWitold Lutosławski, Krystian Zimerman, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Partita for Violin (Version with Orchestra): I. Allegro giustoWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Phillip Moll, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Partita for Violin (Version with Orchestra): II. Ad libitumWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Phillip Moll, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Partita for Violin (Version with Orchestra): III. LargoWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Phillip Moll, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Partita for Violin (Version with Orchestra): IV. Ad libitumWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Phillip Moll, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Partita for Violin (Version with Orchestra): V. PrestoWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Phillip Moll, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Chain 2, Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra: I. Ad libitumWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Chain 2, Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra: II. A battutaWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Chain 2, Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra: III. Ad libitumWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Chain 2, Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra: IV. A battuta – Ad libitum – A battutaWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, BBC Symphony Orchestra
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