Dive into the eclectic and vibrant world of H.K. Gruber with this captivating album, a compilation of three distinct works that showcase the composer's unique blend of humor, wit, and profound musicality. Released on November 1, 2006, under the BIS label, this album offers a rich, 78-minute journey through Gruber's imaginative compositions.
The album opens with "Rough Music," a concerto for percussion and orchestra that is as dynamic as it is engaging. This piece is followed by "Zeitstimmung" (Time Shadow), a series of 13 songs for chansonnier and orchestra, each inspired by texts by H.C. Artmann. These songs are a delightful mix of the whimsical and the profound, with titles like "Golddrachen" (Gold-Dragons) and "Die Zeit der fliegenden Fische" (The Age of the Flying Fish).
The album concludes with "Charivari," a lively and humorous piece that encapsulates Gruber's playful spirit. Also included is a performance of Johann Strauss II's "Perpetuum Mobile," Op. 257, a musical joke that complements Gruber's own sense of humor.
Conducted by Kristjan Järvi, this album is a testament to Gruber's ability to blend the classical with the contemporary, creating music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply enjoyable. Whether you're a longtime fan of Gruber's work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album offers a compelling introduction to the vibrant and varied world of H.K. Gruber.
2006 BIS2006 BIS
Tracks
Rough Music: I. ToberacH.K. Gruber, Martin Grubinger, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Rough Music: II. ShivareeH.K. Gruber, Martin Grubinger, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Rough Music: III. Charivari (pour Henri Sauguet, au tombeau de Monsieur le Pauvre)H.K. Gruber, Martin Grubinger, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 1, Golddrachen [gold-dragons]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 2, Exempel der pyrofilie [an example of pyromanie]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 3, Die zeit der fliegenden fische [the age of the flying fish]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 4, Eine laus im uhrgehause [a louse in the watch case]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 5, Caspar, ein meister [caspar, a master]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 6, Wer in die holle kommt [he who lands in hell]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 7, Der graf mit dem einglas [the count with the eyeglass]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 8, Gewehr bei fuss [present arms]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 9, SchnorrhabardianH.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 10, Wenn du in den prater kommst [If you're going to prater fair]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 11, Die sintflut [the deluge]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 12, Mene tekel [the moving hand]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Zeitstimmung (Time Shadow): No. 13, Fenster ins freie [the window into the open]H.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257, "Musikalischer Scherz" (Musical Joke): Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257, "Musikalischer Scherz" ["Musical Joke"]Johann Strauss II, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
CharivariH.K. Gruber, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Kristjan Järvi
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