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Conlon Nancarrow - Nancarrow: Pieces for Small Orchestra / Tango? / String Quartet No. 1 (LP)

Conlon Nancarrow

2005
13 tracks
44 min
avant-garde

Nancarrow: Pieces for Small Orchestra / Tango? / String Quartet No. 1

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Product Description

Dive into the avant-garde genius of Conlon Nancarrow with this captivating album, released on June 1, 2005, under the Naxos label. Spanning just under 45 minutes, this collection offers a unique journey through Nancarrow's innovative compositions, blending traditional orchestral arrangements with his signature experimental style. The album features a mix of pieces for small orchestra, solo instruments, and chamber ensembles, showcasing Nancarrow's mastery of rhythm and form. Highlights include the rhythmic complexity of "Piece No. 1 for Small Orchestra" and the playful intricacy of "Tango?" arranged by Y. E. Mikhashoff. The "String Quartet No. 1" presents a compelling three-movement work, while the "Sonatina" and "Trio No. 1" offer intimate glimpses into Nancarrow's creative genius. This album is a testament to Nancarrow's enduring influence on modern music, making it a compelling addition to any avant-garde enthusiast's collection.

Tracks

Piece No. 1 for Small OrchestraConlon Nancarrow, Continuum, Joel Sachs
7:04
Toccata for Violin and Player PianoConlon Nancarrow, Mia Wu
1:36
Prelude and BluesConlon Nancarrow, Cheryl Seltzer, Joel Sachs
3:20
Studies for Player Piano, Vol. 1, Study No. 15: Study No. 15 (trans. Y. Mikhashoff) [arr. Y.E. Mikhashoff for 2 pianos]Conlon Nancarrow, Cheryl Seltzer, Joel Sachs
1:12
Tango? (Arr. Y.E. Mikhashoff)Conlon Nancarrow, Cheryl Seltzer
2:49
Sonatina: I. Presto (Arr. Y.E. Mikhashoff)Conlon Nancarrow, Cheryl Seltzer, Joel Sachs
1:26
Sonatina: II. Moderato (Arr. Y.E. Mikhashoff)Conlon Nancarrow, Cheryl Seltzer, Joel Sachs
1:49
Sonatina: III. Allegro molto (Arr. Y.E. Mikhashoff)Conlon Nancarrow, Cheryl Seltzer, Joel Sachs
1:33
Trio No. 1: Trio MovementConlon Nancarrow, David Krakauer, Celeste Marie Roy, Joel Sachs
2:38
String Quartet No. 1: I. Allegro moltoConlon Nancarrow, Mia Wu, Mark Steinberg, Rachel Evans, Maria Kitsopoulos
2:39
String Quartet No. 1: II. Andante moderatoConlon Nancarrow, Mia Wu, Mark Steinberg, Rachel Evans, Maria Kitsopoulos
3:15
String Quartet No. 1: III. PrestissimoConlon Nancarrow, Mia Wu, Mark Steinberg, Rachel Evans, Maria Kitsopoulos
4:46
Piece No. 2 for Small OrchestraConlon Nancarrow, Continuum, Joel Sachs
10:27

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Nancarrow: Pieces for Small Orchestra / Tango? / String Quartet No. 1
Artist: Conlon Nancarrow
Album release date: 1 juni 2005
Label: Naxos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 44 min
Tracks: 13 tracks

Other

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

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