Dive into the avant-garde and minimalist soundscapes of Sofia Gubaidulina's "And: The Feast Is in Full Progress," a captivating album released on March 31, 1995, under the col legno label. This 47-minute journey features a blend of orchestral and solo cello performances that showcase Gubaidulina's unique compositional style. The album opens with the grand "Concerto No. 2 for Cello and Orchestra," followed by a series of ten intricate "Preludes for Solo Cello," each exploring different techniques and textures. Performances by David Geringas, Vladimir Tonkha, and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra bring Gubaidulina's vision to life, making this album a standout in the realm of contemporary classical music. Whether you're a seasoned fan of avant-garde compositions or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and thought-provoking experience.
1995 col legno music GmbH1995 col legno music GmbH
Tracks
And: The Feast Is in Full Progress - Concerto No. 2 for Cello and OrchestraSofia Gubaidulina, David Geringas, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Helsinki, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: I. Staccato - LegatoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: II. Legato - StaccatoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: III. Con Sordino - Senza SordinoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: IV. RicochetSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: V. Sul Ponticello - Ordinario - Sul TastoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: Vi. FlagiolettiSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: VII. Al Taco - Da Punta D ́arcoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: VIII. Arco - PizzicatoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: IX. Pizzicato - ArcoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
Ten Preludes for Solo Cello: X. Senza ArcoSofia Gubaidulina, Vladimir Tonkha
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