Immerse yourself in the avant-garde and minimalist world of Giacinto Scelsi with his captivating album "Giacinto Scelsi: Works for Piano." Recorded at the prestigious Teldex Studios in Berlin, Germany, this album showcases Scelsi's unique compositional style, which often revolves around a single pitch, meticulously altered through microtonal oscillations and harmonic allusions. The album features two significant works: "Action Music No. 1" and "Suite No. 8," both performed with remarkable skill and sensitivity. Notably, "Suite No. 2" is presented here for the first time, adding an element of exclusivity to this collection. With a total duration of 48 minutes, this album offers a profound exploration of Scelsi's innovative approach to piano music, making it a compelling addition to any contemporary classical music enthusiast's collection.
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Tracks
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: I. Poco piu mosso, VeloceGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: II. Iniziando e subito accelerando …Giacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: III. Lento dolce (Tutto col palmo della Mano)Giacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: IV. MarellatoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: V. ViolentoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: VI. BrillanteGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: VII. PesanteGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: VIII. VeloceGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Action Music No. 1 (1955) for Piano: IX. Con FuocoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Suite No. 8 (1952) for Piano: I. AgitatoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Suite No. 8 (1952) for Piano: II. Non troppo SostenutoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Suite No. 8 (1952) for Piano: III.Giacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Suite No. 8 (1952) for Piano: IV. LentoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Suite No. 8 (1952) for Piano: V. LentoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach
Suite No. 8 (1952) for Piano: VIII. LentoGiacinto Scelsi, Bernhard Wambach