Dive into the enchanting world of "Dance For Two," a captivating chamber music album released by Dorothee Oberlinger on April 7, 2023, under the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi label. This exquisite collection features 18 meticulously arranged pieces, each a testament to the artistic prowess of Oberlinger and her collaborator, Nils Mönkemeyer. The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from the intricate arrangements of Bach's inventions and canons to the lively folk-inspired duos by Bartók. Oberlinger's virtuosity on the recorder, paired with Mönkemeyer's expressive viola playing, brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to these timeless works. The album also includes contemporary compositions, such as "messages between trees II" and "Only," adding a modern touch to the classical repertoire. With a total duration of 55 minutes, "Dance For Two" is a delightful journey through the realms of classical and contemporary music, showcasing the beauty and versatility of the recorder and viola duo. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album promises an engaging and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
O Ecclesia (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Hildegard von Bingen, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
messages between trees II, Op. 84bKonstantia Gourzi, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Invention No. 6 in E Major, BWV 777 (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772 (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079, Op. 6: Canon a 2 cancrizans (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Canon a due Hyperdiapason (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779 (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
OnlyMorton Feldman, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Black JokeAnonymous, Dorothee Oberlinger
Fantasia in G Minor (Arr. for Viola by Nils Mönkemeyer)Nicola Matteis, Nils Mönkemeyer
DreamJohn Cage, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039, No. 3: Adagio e piano (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
The Reel of Tulloch (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)James Oswald, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Fantasia in D Minor (Arr. for Viola by Nils Mönkemeyer)Nicola Matteis, Nils Mönkemeyer
Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 (Arr. for Recorder by D. Oberlinger): I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Dorothee Oberlinger
44 Duos for 2 Violins, Sz.98, No. 35: Rutén Kolomejka (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Béla Bartók, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
44 Duos for 2 Violins, Sz.98, No. 32: Maramarosi Tánc (Arr. for Recorder & Viola by D. Oberlinger & N. Mönkemeyer)Béla Bartók, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer
Dance for two, Op. 96Konstantia Gourzi, Dorothee Oberlinger, Nils Mönkemeyer