Articles tagged 'Sciarrino'
Maestro di Suoni e Silenzi: Necessary Nono 5.
This big-little piece asks for a contralto, flute (piccolo and bass flute), tuba, and a percussion sextet playing Sardinian bells, crotales and bongos, but also some complicated live electronic processing.
Maestro di Suoni e Silenzi: Necessary Nono 5.
This big-little piece asks for a contralto, flute (piccolo and bass flute), tuba, and a percussion sextet playing Sardinian bells, crotales and bongos, but also some complicated live electronic processing.
(Dis)Arrangements 13. / Scarlatti para siempre 3.
It is fascinating to see which composers and performers felt it necessary to enhance the Baroque master, and which were content to simply orchestrate.
(Dis)Arrangements 13. / Scarlatti para siempre 3.
It is fascinating to see which composers and performers felt it necessary to enhance the Baroque master, and which were content to simply orchestrate.
String Theory 30. / EA Bucket 29: Violin, sometimes with electronics
Doppelbelichtung (“Double Exposure”) presents the ingenious effect of birds imitating the violin. The exchange of instrument and recorded warblers confounds and charms.
String Theory 30. / EA Bucket 29: Violin, sometimes with electronics
Doppelbelichtung (“Double Exposure”) presents the ingenious effect of birds imitating the violin. The exchange of instrument and recorded warblers confounds and charms.
Piano Factory 25.
Liberated from traditional scale passages and gestures, Aperghis’ particular brand of energetic filigree is unfurled across four piano works.
Piano Factory 25.
Liberated from traditional scale passages and gestures, Aperghis’ particular brand of energetic filigree is unfurled across four piano works.
String Theory 28.
Plucking introduces the nine plucked string instruments gradually, completing a grid governed by mathematical patterns.
String Theory 28.
Plucking introduces the nine plucked string instruments gradually, completing a grid governed by mathematical patterns.
Atopos Survey 4.
Atopos curates astonishing collections which must be sought out. Including this installment, we have covered everything that this unfamiliar label has released thus far.
Atopos Survey 4.
Atopos curates astonishing collections which must be sought out. Including this installment, we have covered everything that this unfamiliar label has released thus far.
Armchair Operas and Amusements 13.
An invigorating program featuring difficult works in the lied tradition.
Armchair Operas and Amusements 13.
An invigorating program featuring difficult works in the lied tradition.
Piano Factory 16. / (Dis)Arrangements 9: Liszt and Wagner
Liszt’s last pieces reflect little interest in pyrotechnics or showy glamour. They are curious about harmony and the spiritual world; some touch on historical subjects, but most all are reflective, even world-weary.
Piano Factory 16. / (Dis)Arrangements 9: Liszt and Wagner
Liszt’s last pieces reflect little interest in pyrotechnics or showy glamour. They are curious about harmony and the spiritual world; some touch on historical subjects, but most all are reflective, even world-weary.
Italian Vacation 14.
To say Aldo Clementi uses canons, is like saying Wagner wrote operas or that Beethoven was good at variations.
Italian Vacation 14.
To say Aldo Clementi uses canons, is like saying Wagner wrote operas or that Beethoven was good at variations.
Used Bin Troll Tweets O.
At least it’s good to see more Bacewicz on record.
Armchair Operas and Amusements 11.
Perhaps we can call Luci mie traditrici Sciarrino’s most popular opera. It is unquestionably comprehensible and absorbing, not just because it takes inspiration from Don Carlo Gesualdo’s sordid crime.
Armchair Operas and Amusements 11.
Perhaps we can call Luci mie traditrici Sciarrino’s most popular opera. It is unquestionably comprehensible and absorbing, not just because it takes inspiration from Don Carlo Gesualdo’s sordid crime.
(Dis)Arrangements 5.
In a mood to recycle, Sciarrino generally prefers to rummage through his own material. However, this disc presents a few pieces which adapt and twist others.
(Dis)Arrangements 5.
In a mood to recycle, Sciarrino generally prefers to rummage through his own material. However, this disc presents a few pieces which adapt and twist others.