Dive into the avant-garde world of George Crumb with his captivating album "Crumb: Metamorphoses, Book 1 & 5 Pieces for Piano." Released on June 15, 2018, under Mode Records, this chamber music masterpiece is a testament to Crumb's innovative compositional style. The album features two distinct works: "Metamorphoses, Book I," a collection of ten evocative pieces inspired by various artworks, and "5 Pieces for Piano," a dynamic suite showcasing the piano's versatility. Performed by the renowned Margaret Leng Tan, the album blends amplified piano, toy piano, voice, and percussion to create a rich, textured soundscape. Each track is a journey through Crumb's unique musical language, characterized by its intricate rhythms, haunting melodies, and imaginative use of extended techniques. From the eerie "Black Prince" to the playful "Clowns at Night," and the surreal "The Persistence of Memory," this album is a feast for the ears and a celebration of Crumb's enduring genius. With a duration of 53 minutes, it's an immersive experience that will leave you spellbound.
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Tracks
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 1, Black PrinceGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 2, The GoldfishGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 3, Wheatfield with CrowsGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 4, The FiddlerGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 5, Nocturne. Blue and Gold - Southampton WaterGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 6, Perilous NightGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 7, Clowns at NightGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 8, Contes barbaresGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 9, The Persistence of MemoryGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Metamorphoses, Book I: No. 10, The Blue RiderGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
Applausena Not Applicable, Audience - 21 October 2017, Donaueschinger Musiktage, Donaueschingen, Germany
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 1, Quasi improvvisandoGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 2, Ruvido, molto energicoGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 3, Notturno. Sempre pizzicatoGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 4, Ruvido, molto energicoGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
5 Pieces for Piano: No. 5, Senza misura, liberamenteGeorge Crumb, Margaret Leng Tan
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