Description
Two quintessential early 20th-century masterpieces that remain ineluctably modern.
The New York New Music Ensemble, conducted by Robert Black, returns for its second GM release. (Also see GM2028.) Their performance of Pierrot produces moments of pure revelation, and Phyllis Bryn-Julson’s rendering of the famous Pierrot ‘Sprechstimme’ is finally done as it was meant to be.
For the CD’s finale, Gunther Schuller has assembled an elite cast of New York chamber musicians, and their reading of the Octet splendidly captures the beauty and refined craft of Stravinsky’s neo-classic gem.
”"Perhaps the best new music group in the country."
—The New York Times
”"A gem of a group."
—Los Angeles Times
PERFORMERS
(For Pierrot Lunaire)
The New York New Music Ensemble; Robert Black, conductor;
Phyllis Bryn-Julson, voice.
(For Octet)
Gunther Schuller, conductor; Michael Parloff, flute; David Schifrin, clarinet;
Frank Morelli, Susan Heinemann, bassoon; Ronald Borror, trombone; David Taylor, bass trombone; Raymond Mase, Chris Gekker, trumpet.
PROGRAM
Arnold Schönberg: Pierrot Lunaire
(Part I) 35:02
1. Mondestrunken 1:38
2. Columbine 1:38
3. Der Dandy 1:24
4. Eine blasse Wäscherin 1:21
5. Valse de Chopin 1:21
6. Madonna 1:53
7. Der kranke Mond 2:14
(Part II)
8. Nacht 1:58
9. Gebet an Pierrot 0:58
10. Raub 1:09
11. Rote Messe 1:54
12. Galgenlied 0:16
13. Enthauptung 2:00
14. Die Kreuze 2:07
(Part III)
15. Heimweh 2:12
16. Gemeinheit 1:17
17. Parodie 1:20
18. Der Mondfleck 0:50
19. Serenade 2:34
20. Heimfahrt 1:47
21. O Alter Duft 1:39
22. (Alternate version) Postlude to #12 1:09
Igor Stravinsky: Octet 15:25
I. Sinfonia 3:49
II. Tema con variazione 7:58
III. Finale 3:35
ALSO AVAILABLE
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