With this CD, containing works by Debussy, Ibert, Poulenc, Ferroud, Jolivet and Messiaen, the listeners are invited to embark on a fascinating journey through French music of the 1st half of the 20th century, inspired by mythology, nature, life, and – most of all – by the rich palette of flute colours.
In the catalogue of Grażyna Bacewicz’s works (1909–1969), there are two piano quintets, dated 1952 and 1965.
Thomas Dyke Acland Tellefsen was born in Trondheim and grew up in a very active music environment.
This CD album is exclusively dedicated to that part of the composer’s output: six quartets plus two pieces for quartet with accordion and with clarinet.
An ensemble made up of versatile and open-minded artists, they blend the contemporary repertoire with classical, Romantic and jazz music.
Works featured on this recording – composed over a period of thirty years – convey a compelling insight into the artistry and individuality of Rafał Augustyn’s music.
The album you are holding in your hands is not only the debut of OPiUM String Quartet, but also the first-ever CD recording of three out of the four presented compositions: those by Maciej Małecki and Sławomir Czarnecki, which have never been released on record.
In Dvořák´s oeuvre, Quintet in A major marks yet another return to Czech folk music inspirations, a music known to him since his childhood, spent on playing in Master Liehmann´s band in the town of Zlonice.
The 8th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival Beethoven and the Music of the Nations of Europe ARTISTS: Shanghai QuartetWeigang Li - violinYi-Wen Jiang - violinHonggang Li - violaNicolas Tzavaras - celloRELEASE DATE: 11/2006CATALOGUE NO. ACD 158GENRE: chamber music DESCRIPTION TRACKLIST LISTEN DESCRIPTION Reviews:MusicWeb TRACKLIST String Quartet in B flat major Op. 130 1. Adagio ma non troppo. Allegro 13:042. Presto 1:543. Andante con moto ma non troppo 6:554. Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai 3:265. Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo 7:016. Finale. Allegro 9:39String Quartet in C sharp minor Op. 131 7. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo 6:238. Allegro molto vivace 2:559. Allegro moderato 0:4610. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile 13:4611. Presto 4:4912. Adagio quasi un poco andante 1:5013. Allegro 6:40Total time: 79:54 LISTEN CDAccord · ACD158-Great Performances at The Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival You could like also:
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