Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chamber music with Patricia Kopatchinskaja's latest album, "Plaisirs illuminés," released on January 8, 2021, under the prestigious Alpha Classics label. This enchanting collection spans a little over an hour and fourteen minutes, offering a diverse and rich musical journey.
The album features a blend of compositions, showcasing Kopatchinskaja's virtuosity and versatility. It opens with the three-movement "Musica concertante per 12 archi" by Alfred Schnittke, followed by the intricate and playful "Games, Signs and Messages: Jelek VI" by György Kurtág. The centerpiece of the album is the "Concerto per corde, Op. 33" by Karol Szymanowski, a four-movement work that highlights the ensemble's dynamic range and Kopatchinskaja's expressive prowess.
The album also includes the delicate "Duo Pizzicato" and the evocative "Baladă şi joc" by György Ligeti, as well as the whimsical "Camerata's Birds (Improvisation)." The final piece, "Les Plaisirs illuminés" by Georges Aperghis, is a four-movement suite that ranges from the serene "Wiegenlied" to the passionate "Alegrías" and the reflective "Lamento - Epilog."
Throughout the album, Kopatchinskaja's distinctive artistry shines, making "Plaisirs illuminés" a standout addition to any chamber music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Musica concertante per 12 archi: I. ImprovisationSándor Veress, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Musica concertante per 12 archi: II. MeditationSándor Veress, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Musica concertante per 12 archi: III. ActionSándor Veress, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Games, Signs and Messages: Jelek VIGyörgy Kurtág, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Marko Milenkovic, Thomas Kaufmann
Concerto per corde, Op. 33: I. Variazioni per i SolistiAlberto Ginastera, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Concerto per corde, Op. 33: II. Scherzo fantasticoAlberto Ginastera, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Concerto per corde, Op. 33: III. Adagio angosciosoAlberto Ginastera, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Concerto per corde, Op. 33: IV. Finale furiosoAlberto Ginastera, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Duo PizzicatoBéla Bartók, Sonja Starke, Patricia Kopatchinskaja
Baladă şi jocGyörgy Ligeti, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Suyeon Kang
Les Plaisirs illuminés: I. Praeludium - Dialog - PostludiumFrancisco Coll, Sol Gabetta, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Les Plaisirs illuminés: II. WiegenliedFrancisco Coll, Sol Gabetta, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Les Plaisirs illuminés: III. Alegrías - zweiter DialogFrancisco Coll, Sol Gabetta, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
Les Plaisirs illuminés: IV. Lamento - EpilogFrancisco Coll, Sol Gabetta, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern
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