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Charles Wuorinen - Wuorinen: Scherzo - String Quartet No. 1 - Viola Variations - Piano Quintet No. 2 (LP)

Charles Wuorinen

2011
10 tracks
1 uur, 12 min
avant-garde

Wuorinen: Scherzo - String Quartet No. 1 - Viola Variations - Piano Quintet No. 2

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Product Description

Dive into the avant-garde world of Charles Wuorinen with his captivating album released on March 1, 2011, under the Naxos label. This compelling collection showcases Wuorinen's mastery of contemporary classical music, offering a unique blend of complexity and innovation. The album spans a diverse range of compositions, including the dynamic "Scherzo," the intricate "String Quartet No. 1," the expressive "Viola Variations," and the expansive "Piano Quintet No. 2." Each piece is a testament to Wuorinen's distinctive style, characterized by its rhythmic precision and harmonic richness. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this album is a journey through the avant-garde genre, perfect for those seeking to explore the boundaries of classical music. Wuorinen's compositions challenge and engage, making this album a standout in the contemporary classical repertoire.

Tracks

ScherzoCharles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin
10:56
String Quartet No. 1: I. Quarter note = 60Charles Wuorinen, Curtis Macomber, Jesse Mills, Lois Martin, Fred Sherry
5:49
String Quartet No. 1: II. (stesso tempo)Charles Wuorinen, Curtis Macomber, Jesse Mills, Lois Martin, Fred Sherry
11:05
String Quartet No. 1: III. Quarter note = 60, AllegramenteCharles Wuorinen, Curtis Macomber, Jesse Mills, Lois Martin, Fred Sherry
5:28
Viola VariationsCharles Wuorinen, Lois Martin
13:52
Piano Quintet No. 2: I. Quarter note = 120Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
1:36
Piano Quintet No. 2: II. Quarter note = 60-64Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
6:59
Piano Quintet No. 2: III. Half note = 96 (quarter note = 192)Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
2:04
Piano Quintet No. 2: IV. —Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
11:24
Piano Quintet No. 2: III. (Resumed)Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
3:03

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Wuorinen: Scherzo - String Quartet No. 1 - Viola Variations - Piano Quintet No. 2
Artist: Charles Wuorinen
Album release date: 1 maart 2011
Label: Naxos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 12 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

Other

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

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