Matthias Pintscher's "Pintscher: Nemeton" is a captivating exploration of contemporary avant-garde music, released on October 15, 2021, under the prestigious Alpha Classics label. This ambitious album spans an impressive two hours and thirty minutes, showcasing Pintscher's exceptional compositional prowess and his ability to blend diverse musical elements into a cohesive and compelling whole.
The album features a variety of instrumental configurations, from solo performances to ensemble pieces, each offering a unique sonic landscape. Highlights include the intricate solo percussion piece "Nemeton," the hauntingly beautiful "Mar'eh" for violin and ensemble, and the innovative "Verzeichnete Spur" for double bass, three cellos, and live electronics. Pintscher's "Nur" for solo piano and ensemble is presented in three distinct movements, each with its own character and emotional depth.
Vocal works are also prominently featured, with the six-part "Lieder und Schneebilder" for soprano and piano offering a poetic journey through evocative texts. The album concludes with the dynamic "Sonic Eclipse" trilogy, which showcases the interplay between solo trumpet, solo horn, and ensemble in a mesmerizing display of musical dialogue.
Throughout "Pintscher: Nemeton," Matthias Pintscher demonstrates his mastery of contemporary composition techniques, blending traditional and electronic elements to create a sound that is both innovative and deeply expressive. This album is a testament to Pintscher's artistic vision and his ability to push the boundaries of contemporary music.
Tracks
Nemeton for Solo PercussionMatthias Pintscher, Victor Hanna, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Mar'eh for Violin and EnsembleMatthias Pintscher, Diego Tosi, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Verzeichnete Spur, for Double Bass, Three Cellos, Instruments and Live ElectronicsMatthias Pintscher, Nicolas Crosse, Ensemble Ulysses, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Nur for Solo Piano and Ensemble: I. Lightly, FloatingMatthias Pintscher, Dimitri Vassilakis, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Nur for Solo Piano and Ensemble: II. Sospeso, sospirandoMatthias Pintscher, Dimitri Vassilakis, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Nur for Solo Piano and Ensemble: III. Erratico, con durezzaMatthias Pintscher, Dimitri Vassilakis, Ensemble Intercontemporain
beyond (A System of Passing) for Flute SoloMatthias Pintscher, Sophie Cherrier, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: I. (…)Matthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: I. I will wade outMatthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: II. To stand -AloneMatthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: III. Erstes SchneebildMatthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: IV. The Moon is Hiding in Her HairMatthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: V. Lady of SilenceMatthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Lieder und Schneebilder, for Soprano and Piano: VI. Zweites SchneebildMatthias Pintscher, Yeree Suh, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Sonic Eclipse: I. Celestial Object I, for Solo Trumpet and EnsembleMatthias Pintscher, Clément Saunier, Jean-Christophe Vervoitte, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Sonic Eclipse: II. Celestial Object II, for Solo horn and EnsembleMatthias Pintscher, Clément Saunier, Jean-Christophe Vervoitte, Ensemble Intercontemporain
Sonic Eclipse: III. Occultation, for Solo Horn, Solo Trumpet and EnsembleMatthias Pintscher, Clément Saunier, Jean-Christophe Vervoitte, Ensemble Intercontemporain
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