Elliott Carter's album "The Minotaur; Piano Sonata; Two Songs" is a captivating journey through the realms of avant-garde and chamber music. Released in 1990 under the Nonesuch label, this album showcases Carter's unique compositional style and his ability to blend narrative and musical innovation.
The centerpiece of the album is "The Minotaur," a dramatic and intricate work that tells the mythical tale of the Minotaur through music. This piece is divided into two scenes, each depicting different moments in the story, from the building of the labyrinth to Theseus' battle with the Minotaur. Carter's mastery of orchestration and his use of complex rhythms and harmonies bring this ancient myth to life in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.
Complementing "The Minotaur" are two shorter works: "Dust of Snow" and "The Rose Family," both settings of poems by Robert Frost. These songs showcase Carter's ability to capture the essence of poetry in music, with delicate and expressive melodies that highlight the beauty of the texts.
The album concludes with the "Piano Sonata," a work that demonstrates Carter's skill in writing for solo piano. The sonata is divided into two movements, each exploring different moods and textures. The first movement, "Maestoso," is a powerful and dramatic piece, while the second movement, "Andante," is more introspective and lyrical.
Throughout the album, Carter's innovative use of rhythm and harmony creates a sense of tension and release that keeps the listener engaged. His ability to blend narrative and musical innovation makes this album a standout in his discography and a testament to his enduring influence on contemporary classical music.
Tracks
The Minotaur, Scene I: King Minos' Palace in Crete, OvertureElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene I: King Minos' Palace in Crete, Queen Pasiphaë prepares for a tryst with the sacred bullElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene I: King Minos' Palace in Crete, Entrance of the bulls and the sacred bullElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene I: King Minos' Palace in Crete, Dance of the bulls and Pasiphaë with the sacred bullElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene I: King Minos' Palace in Crete, Interlude - Pasiphaë's heartbeat becomes the pounding of hammers used in building the labyrinthElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Building the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur who destroys menElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Entrance of King MinosElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Selection of Greek victims to be sent into the labyrinthElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Ariadne, princess of Crete, dances with Theseus, a Greek victimElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Greek victims are driven into the labyrinthElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Theseus' farewell to Ariadne as he enters the labyrinthElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Ariadne unwinds her thread as Theseus, entering the labyrinth, pulls the thread after himElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Theseus fights and kills the Minotaur (as his movements are transmitted to Ariadne who is holding the other end of the thread)Elliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Ariadne rewinds her thread to lead Theseus out of the labyrinthElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, The thread breaks. Ariadne is greatly dismayedElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, Theseus and some of the Greeks emerge from the labyrinth and rejoiceElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
The Minotaur, Scene II: Before the Labyrinth, The Greeks and Theseus, forgetting Ariadne, leave CreteElliott Carter, Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony Of The 92nd Street Y
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