"Crumb Portrait" is a captivating collection of works by the avant-garde composer George Crumb, released on November 1, 2018, under the L&C label. This album is a testament to Crumb's unique compositional style, blending chamber music with avant-garde elements to create a soundscape that is both intricate and evocative.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, including the hauntingly beautiful "Apparition" series and the cosmic explorations of "Makrokosmos II." Crumb's use of extended techniques and unconventional instrumentation is evident throughout, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. The album also includes three early songs, showcasing the evolution of Crumb's distinctive voice.
With a duration of just over an hour, "Crumb Portrait" is a profound journey through the mind of one of the most innovative composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Whether you're a seasoned fan of avant-garde music or a curious newcomer, this album offers a compelling exploration of Crumb's musical universe.
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Tracks
Apparition: No. 1, Pt. 1, The Night in Silence under Many a StarGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 1, Pt. 2, Vocalise 1. Summer SoundsGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 2, When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'dGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 3, Pt. 1, Dark Mother Always Gliding Near with Soft FeetGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 3, Pt. 2, Vocalise 2. InvocationGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 4, Pt. 1, Approach Strong Deliveress!George Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 4, Pt. 2, Vocalise 3. Death CarolGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 5, Come Lovely and Soothing DeathGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Apparition: No. 6, The Night in Silence under Many a StarGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 1: No. 1, Morning MusicGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 1: No. 2, The Mystic Chord SagittariusGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 1: No. 3, Rain-Death Variations PiscesGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 1: No. 4, Twin SunsGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 2: No. 5, Ghost-Nocturne: for the Druids of StonehengeGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 2: No. 6, Gargoyles TaurusGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 2: No. 7, Tora! Tora! Tora!George Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 2: No. 8, A Prophecy of NostradamusGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 3: No. 9, Cosmic Wind LibraGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 3: No. 10, Voices from Corona Borealis AquariusGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 3: No. 11, Litany of the Galactic BellsGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Makrokosmos II, Pt. 3: No. 12, Agnus DeiGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi
Three Early Songs: No. 1, NightGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Three Early Songs: No. 2, Let it Be ForgottenGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
Three Early Songs: No. 3, Wind ElegyGeorge Crumb, Raffaella Ronchi, Maria Elena Romanazzi
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