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quietude - yolanda kondonassis

Yolanda Kondonassis - Quietude (LP)

Yolanda Kondonassis

2001
17 tracks
52 min
chamber music

Quietude

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Product Description

Yolanda Kondonassis presents a serene and introspective journey through the world of chamber music with her album "Quietude." Released on April 24, 2001, under the Telarc label, this 52-minute collection showcases Kondonassis's exceptional skill on the harp, as she interprets a diverse range of compositions from renowned composers.

The album features a thoughtful selection of pieces, including works by Erik Satie, Frédéric Chopin, and Felix Mendelssohn, all masterfully transcribed for the harp by Kondonassis herself. From the delicate and reflective "Introspection" to the hauntingly beautiful "Rêverie," and the ethereal "Notturno," each track offers a moment of tranquility and contemplation.

Kondonassis's performance is marked by her technical precision and expressive depth, bringing a unique sensitivity to each piece. The album's title track, "Quietude," sets the tone for the entire collection, inviting listeners to pause and appreciate the subtle nuances of the music.

"Quietude" is a testament to Yolanda Kondonassis's artistry and her ability to transform the harp into a vehicle for profound emotional expression. Whether you're a longtime fan of chamber music or new to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of some of the most evocative and serene compositions in the classical repertoire.

Tracks

5 Preludes for Harp Alone: No. 4, IntrospectionCarlos Salzedo, Yolanda Kondonassis
4:44
Rêverie, L. 68 (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Claude Debussy, Yolanda Kondonassis
4:07
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1 in D Major (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Erik Satie, Yolanda Kondonassis
3:08
5 Preludes for Harp Alone: No. 2, QuietudeCarlos Salzedo, Yolanda Kondonassis
2:24
Songs Without Words, Book 6, Op. 67: 1. Meditation, MWV U 180 (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Felix Mendelssohn, Yolanda Kondonassis
3:08
6 Pieces for Piano: 3. Notturno (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Ottorino Respighi, Yolanda Kondonassis
5:54
3 Gnossiennes: No. 1, Lent (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Erik Satie, Yolanda Kondonassis
4:11
3 Gnossiennes: No. 2, Avec étonnement (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Erik Satie, Yolanda Kondonassis
2:18
3 Gnossiennes: No. 3, Lent (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Erik Satie, Yolanda Kondonassis
3:17
Pour le piano, L. 95: II. Sarabande (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Claude Debussy, Yolanda Kondonassis
5:06
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 7 in A Major (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Frédéric Chopin, Yolanda Kondonassis
0:53
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Frédéric Chopin, Yolanda Kondonassis
1:55
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Frédéric Chopin, Yolanda Kondonassis
2:02
10 Pensées lyriques, Op. 40: No. 5, Berceuse (Transcr. Y. Kondonassis)Jean Sibelius, Yolanda Kondonassis
2:00
5 Petits préludes intimes: No. 1, Tenderly EmotedCarlos Salzedo, Yolanda Kondonassis
1:47
5 Petits préludes intimes: No. 2, DreaminglyCarlos Salzedo, Yolanda Kondonassis
2:31
5 Petits préludes intimes: No. 3, Profoundly PeacefulCarlos Salzedo, Yolanda Kondonassis
3:01

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Quietude
Artist: Yolanda Kondonassis
Album release date: 24 april 2001
Label: Telarc
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 52 min
Tracks: 17 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Chamber music
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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