Immerse yourself in the intricate and delicate world of György Kurtág with his complete flute music, a collection that showcases the Hungarian composer's mastery of the miniature form, akin to the style of Anton Webern. This album, performed by Markus Bronnimann and friends, is a testament to Kurtág's unique ability to convey profound emotions and complex ideas within brief, intimate musical moments.
Spanning a diverse range of compositions, from the playful "Bagatelles" to the haunting "Scenes" and the experimental "Signs, Games and Messages," this collection offers a comprehensive journey through Kurtág's flute repertoire. The album also features collaborations with other instruments, including double bass, piano, lyre, trombone, and guitar, adding depth and variety to the listening experience.
Recorded with meticulous attention to detail, this album is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music and anyone seeking to explore the rich, expressive landscape of György Kurtág's compositions. With a duration of 51 minutes, it's a compact yet profound exploration of one of the most significant voices in modern music. Released on March 26, 2025, by TACET Musikproduktion, this album is a celebration of Kurtág's enduring legacy and a testament to the enduring power of his music.
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Tracks
Bagatelles op. 14/d for flute, double bass and piano, Furious ChoraleGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Bagatelles op. 14/d for flute, double bass and piano, Hommage à J. S. B.György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Bagatelles op. 14/d for flute, double bass and piano, Like the flowers of the fieldGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Bagatelles op. 14/d for flute, double bass and piano, Wild and TameGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Bagatelles op. 14/d for flute, double bass and piano, Flowers we are, mere flowersGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Bagatelles op. 14/d for flute, double bass and piano, La fille aux cheveux de lin – enragéeGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, BalladGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, Echoes – Back and ForthGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, ... preparations, experiments for the creation of a perpetuum mobile…György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, A Faltering ConfessionGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, In the Language of the BirdsGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, PonderingGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, Wild and PassionateGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, Memories of GyimesGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Scenes op. 39 for flute solo, Epilogue [ ... rêveries d’un promeneur solitaire ....]György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, ... c’erano due fiori ... (flute and bass flute)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, ... après une lecture de Rimbaud ... (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Doloroso (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, ... ein Brief aus der Ferne an Ursula ... (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Myriam Marbé in memoriam (2 flutes and alto flute)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Herdecker Eurythmie op. 14/a for flute and lyre, EigensinnGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Herdecker Eurythmie op. 14/a for flute and lyre, Hommage à J. S. B.György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Herdecker Eurythmie op. 14/a for flute and lyre, Blumen die Menschen ... (1)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Herdecker Eurythmie op. 14/a for flute and lyre, Zank und SanftmutGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Herdecker Eurythmie op. 14/a for flute and lyre, Blumen die Menschen ... (2)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Jauchzet und frohlocket! Auf! Schwung! (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Épitaphe (2 flutes)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Bref message à Pierre Boulez (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Hommage à J. S. B. (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Plaintive Pleading (flute and piano)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Anna Holliger in memoriam (flute solo)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Signs, Games and Messages, Joli oiseau – en pantomime (baritone and bass flute)György Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Die kleine Klemme op. 15b for piccolo, trombone and guitar, Fanfare in the Manner of MussorgskyGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Die kleine Klemme op. 15b for piccolo, trombone and guitar, Hymn in the Manner of StravinskyGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Die kleine Klemme op. 15b for piccolo, trombone and guitar, ScherzoGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann
Die kleine Klemme op. 15b for piccolo, trombone and guitar, NachtstückGyörgy Kurtág, Markus Bronnimann