Immerse yourself in the avant-garde world of Nikolaus Brass with his captivating album, "Works for Clarinets & Strings." Released on December 1, 2017, under the NEOS Music label, this collection is a testament to Brass's unique compositional voice and his mastery of blending clarinets with string ensembles. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, the album features a series of intricate and expressive works, including "Salut," "Spur," "Dialoghi d'amore VI," and the four-movement "String Quartet No. 5 'Aus dem Wörterbuch der Liebenden.'" Each piece is a journey through Brass's imaginative soundscapes, characterized by his distinctive use of rhythm, texture, and melody. The album is a collaboration with clarinists Beate Zelinsky and David Smeyers, who also performed the world premieres of these works. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of contemporary classical music or a curious newcomer, Nikolaus Brass's "Works for Clarinets & Strings" offers a compelling exploration of the possibilities of these instruments and a rewarding listening experience.
(C) 2016 NEOS Music(P) 2016 NEOS Music
Tracks
SalutNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo
Spur: I. Fließend, schwebendNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Ulrich Isford, Aroa Sorin, Matthias Diener
Spur: II. SchnellNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Ulrich Isford, Aroa Sorin, Matthias Diener
Spur: III. IntermezzoNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Ulrich Isford, Aroa Sorin, Matthias Diener
Spur: IV. Viertel = 80Nikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Ulrich Isford, Aroa Sorin, Matthias Diener
Dialoghi d'amore VI: I. BewegtNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo
Dialoghi d'amore VI: II. RuhigNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo
Dialoghi d'amore VI: III. Viertel = 80Nikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo
StrophenNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Aroa Sorin
String Quartet No. 5 "Aus dem Wörterbuch der Liebenden": I. Punktierte Viertel = 80Nikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Minguet Quartett
String Quartet No. 5 "Aus dem Wörterbuch der Liebenden": II. Achtel = 80Nikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Minguet Quartett
String Quartet No. 5 "Aus dem Wörterbuch der Liebenden": III. RuhigNikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Minguet Quartett
String Quartet No. 5 "Aus dem Wörterbuch der Liebenden": IV. Viertel = 76Nikolaus Brass, Das Klarinettenduo, Minguet Quartett
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