Embark on a captivating musical journey with Ernst Krenek's 'Reisebuch aus den österreichischen Alpen', a chamber music masterpiece released on 2 September 2016 by Hyperion. This enchanting album, featuring a collection of 20 intricately woven pieces, showcases Krenek's unique compositional style. The tracklist takes you through a diverse range of emotions and scenes, from the serene 'Motiv' to the sombre 'Friedhof im Gebirgsdorf', and the lively 'Alpenbewohner (Folkloristisches Potpourri)'.
Interwoven with these pieces are exquisite lieder, including 'In der Ferne', 'Wand' ich im Wald des Abends', 'Die schlanke Wasserlilie', and 'Waldgespräch', which demonstrate Krenek's remarkable ability to craft beautiful, expressive melodies. With a total duration of 59 minutes, this album is a testament to Krenek's skill in creating an immersive and engaging listening experience.
Through his music, Krenek invites you to explore the Austrian Alps, evoking vivid imagery and stirring emotions. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that will leave a lasting impression on all who listen. So, immerse yourself in the world of Ernst Krenek and discover the beauty and depth of his 'Reisebuch aus den österreichischen Alpen'.
Ernst Krenek, born in Vienna in 1900, was a prolific and versatile Austrian-American composer whose career spanned over seven decades, reflecting the major musical trends of the 20th century. Krenek's oeuvre is a testament to his insatiable curiosity and innovative spirit, encompassing styles from neoromantic tonality and neoclassicism to atonality, serialism, and even jazz influences. He was a prominent exponent of the serial technique and wrote a significant number of works using the twelve-tone system. Krenek's contributions to the piano concerto repertoire are particularly notable, standing alongside those of Bartók and Prokofiev. Beyond his compositional work, Krenek was also a prolific writer, penning several influential books on music. His journey took him from Vienna and Berlin to various universities in the US and Canada, where he taught and continued to compose until his passing in 1991. Krenek's music offers a rich and diverse sonic landscape, inviting exploration and discovery.
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