Immerse yourself in the intricate and profound world of György Kurtág with his "Complete Works for Ensemble and Choir." Released on ECM New Series in 2017, this three-CD box set is a testament to Kurtág's mastery of contemporary classical music. Spanning over two hours and twenty-four minutes, the album features a diverse collection of compositions, including the evocative "4 Capriccios, Op. 9," the hauntingly beautiful "Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17," and the introspective "Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18."
Recorded between 2013 and 2016 in Amsterdam's Musikgebouw and Haarlem's Philharmonie, these performances are the result of extensive preparation and collaboration. The ensemble Asko/Schönberg, known for their precision and insight, brings Kurtág's works to life with a depth and clarity that highlights the composer's unique voice. From the delicate piano pieces to the complex choral arrangements, each track offers a glimpse into Kurtág's diverse musical landscape.
This collection is not just an album but a comprehensive journey through Kurtág's creative evolution. It showcases his ability to blend traditional and modern elements, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative. Whether you are a longtime fan of Kurtág's work or a newcomer to his music, this box set is a valuable addition to any classical music library. Dive into the world of György Kurtág and experience the richness and depth of his compositions.
4 Capriccios, Op. 9: Paris I: Musée de Cluny. La Dame à la LicorneGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Capriccios, Op. 9: Paris II: Tour Saint-JacquesGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Capriccios, Op. 9: NyelvleckeGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Capriccios, Op. 9: Ars poeticaGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Songs to Poems by János Pilinszky, Op. 11: No. 1, AlkoholGyörgy Kurtág, Harry Van Der Kamp, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Songs to Poems by János Pilinszky, Op. 11: No. 2, In memoriam F.M. DosztojevszkijGyörgy Kurtág, Harry Van Der Kamp, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Songs to Poems by János Pilinszky, Op. 11: No. 3, HölderlinGyörgy Kurtág, Harry Van Der Kamp, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
4 Songs to Poems by János Pilinszky, Op. 11: No. 4, VerésGyörgy Kurtág, Harry Van Der Kamp, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Grabstein für Stephan, Op. 15cGyörgy Kurtág, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 1. Loneliness: In a Space of ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 1. Loneliness: The Day Has FallenGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 2. A Little Erotic: HeatGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 2. A Little Erotic: 2 Interlaced Bodies ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 2. A Little Erotic: Why Should I Not Squeal Like a PigGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 2. A Little Erotic: ChastushkaGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: You Took My HeartGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: Great MiseryGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: PebblesGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: A Slender NeedleGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: I Know My Loved One ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: Autumn Flowers Fading ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: In You I Seek My Salvation ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: Your Disappearances ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: Without YouGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: Love Me ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: RetaliationGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: A PlaythingGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: Why Did You Utter ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: In The Cloudburst ...György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Messages of the Late Miss R.V. Troussova, Op. 17, Pt. 3. Bitter Experience – Delight and Grief: For Everything ... (Epilogue)György Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
...quasi una fantasia..., Op. 27/1: I. IntroduzioneGyörgy Kurtág, Tamara Stefanovich, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
...quasi una fantasia..., Op. 27/1: II. Presto minaccioso e lamentoso (Wie ein Traumeswirren)György Kurtág, Tamara Stefanovich, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
...quasi una fantasia..., Op. 27/1: III. Recit. Grave, disperatoGyörgy Kurtág, Tamara Stefanovich, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
...quasi una fantasia..., Op. 27/1: IV. Aria – Adagio moltoGyörgy Kurtág, Tamara Stefanovich, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Double Concerto, Op. 27/2: I. Poco allegretto – II. L'istesso tempo. Quasi più mosso) – III. Presto agitatoGyörgy Kurtág, Tamara Stefanovich, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Double Concerto, Op. 27/2: IV. Adagio – LargoGyörgy Kurtág, Tamara Stefanovich, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Samuel Beckett – What Is the Word, Op. 30bGyörgy Kurtág, Gerrie de Vries, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18: So Weary, So Wretched ...György Kurtág, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18: Night, an Empty Street, a Lamp, a Drug-StoreGyörgy Kurtág, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18: Blue EveningGyörgy Kurtág, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18: Where Can I Go to in This January?György Kurtág, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18: CrucifixionGyörgy Kurtág, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs of Despair and Sorrow, Op. 18: It's TimeGyörgy Kurtág, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs to Poems by Anna Akhmatova, Op. 41: PushkinGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs to Poems by Anna Akhmatova, Op. 41: To Aleksandr BlokGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs to Poems by Anna Akhmatova, Op. 41: DirgeGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Songs to Poems by Anna Akhmatova, Op. 41: VoronezhGyörgy Kurtág, Natalia Zagorinskaja, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Colindă-Baladă, Op. 46György Kurtág, Yves Saelens, Netherlands Radio Choir, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Brefs messages, Op. 47: FanfareGyörgy Kurtág, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
Brefs messages, Op. 47: Versetto. Temptavit Deus AbrahamGyörgy Kurtág, Asko Schönberg, Reinbert de Leeuw
György Kurtág, born in 1926 in Lugoj, Romania, is a renowned Hungarian composer, pianist, and chamber music teacher, celebrated for his mastery of concision in musical composition. His works, often condensed into a few poignant notes, carry profound emotional depth and complexity. Kurtág began his musical journey in Temesvár and later studied at the Budapest Academy of Music under esteemed professors like Pál Kadosa and Sándor Veress. His discography includes notable releases such as "Játékok" and "From Afar," showcasing his unique style that blends classical piano and chamber music genres. Kurtág's contributions to music have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Kossuth Prize and the Erkel Ferenc Prize, solidifying his status as one of the greatest living composers. His compositions, such as the String Quartet No. 1 and the Eight Pieces for piano, are testament to his innovative and introspective approach to music.
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