Dive into the avant-garde world of György Ligeti with this captivating collection, released on April 1, 2003, under Warner Classics International. This album, spanning a total of 1 hour and 5 minutes, is a testament to Ligeti's innovative compositional style, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that challenge and delight the ear.
The album opens with the Hamburg Concerto, a seven-movement work that showcases Ligeti's mastery of form and texture. Each movement, from the contemplative Praeludium to the dynamic Capriccio, reveals a different facet of Ligeti's genius. Following this is the Double Concerto, a two-movement piece that highlights Ligeti's ability to blend different instrumental timbres into a cohesive whole.
The album also includes Ligeti's hauntingly beautiful Ramifications, a work that explores the intricate possibilities of the string quartet. The centerpiece of the album, however, is the Requiem, a four-movement choral work that is both profound and powerful. From the solemn Introitus to the deeply moving Lacrimosa, the Requiem is a journey through the depths of human emotion.
This album is not just a collection of Ligeti's works, but a comprehensive exploration of his unique musical language. Whether you're a seasoned fan of avant-garde music or a curious newcomer, this album offers a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the 20th century's most influential composers.
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: I. PraeludiumGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: II. Signale, Tanz, ChoralGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: III. Aria, Aksak, HoketusGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: IV. Solo, Intermezzo, Mixtur, KanonGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: V. SpectraGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: VI. CapriccioGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Hamburg Concerto: VII. HymnusGyörgy Ligeti, Marie Luise Neunecker, Ozan Çazar, Simon Breyer, Sybille Mahni, Thomas Bernstein, Reinbert de Leeuw
Ligeti: Double Concerto: I. Calmo, con tenerezzaGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Heinz Holliger, Jacques Zoon, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Double Concerto: II. Allegro correnteGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Heinz Holliger, Jacques Zoon, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: RamificationsGyörgy Ligeti, Reinbert de Leeuw, Asko Ensemble, Schönberg Ensemble
Ligeti: Requiem: I. Introitus. SostenutoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Caroline Stein, London Voices, Margriet van Reisen, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Requiem: II. Kyrie. Molto espressivoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, London Voices, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Requiem: III. De die judicii sequentia. Subito. Agitato moltoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Caroline Stein, London Voices, Margriet van Reisen, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ligeti: Requiem: IV. Lacrimosa. Molto lentoGyörgy Ligeti, Jonathan Nott, Caroline Stein, London Voices, Margriet van Reisen, Berliner Philharmoniker
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