"Kagel: Windrose" is a captivating live album by the avant-garde composer Mauricio Kagel, released on May 22, 2020, under the label A Simple Lunch. This album is a unique exploration of sound and direction, featuring the Fontanamix Ensemble in a mesmerizing performance of "Die Stücke der Windrose" (The Pieces of the Wind Rose). The album is divided into five distinct tracks, each representing a cardinal direction: East, Northeast, North, Northwest, and West. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this album offers an immersive journey through Kagel's innovative compositional style, blending elements of classical and contemporary music. The pieces have been analyzed and praised for their cross-cultural musical representation and unique approach to quotation and musical structure. This live recording captures the raw energy and precision of the ensemble, providing a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
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