Dive into the intricate world of Zoltán Jeney with his 2014 release, "Jeney: Alef: Hommage A Schonberg / Apollonhoz / 12 Songs." This captivating album is a masterclass in chamber music and minimalism, showcasing Jeney's unique compositional voice. The album spans a rich 72 minutes, featuring a diverse range of tracks that highlight Jeney's versatility and depth as a composer.
The album opens with "Alef: Hommage a Schonberg," a tribute to the influential composer Arnold Schoenberg, followed by "Apollonhoz (To Apollo)," a piece that pays homage to the Greek god of music and poetry. The album then transitions into "Cantos para todos (Songs for Everybody)," a series of three songs that explore themes of correspondence, transfer, and resilience. The final section of the album, "12 Songs," is a collection of twelve minimalist pieces that showcase Jeney's ability to create complex musical structures from simple elements.
Throughout the album, Jeney's use of minimalism is evident, with each piece building on a single idea or motif and developing it over time. The result is a collection of music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving. Whether you're a fan of chamber music, minimalism, or simply great composition, this album is sure to impress. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the unique sound of Zoltán Jeney.
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Tracks
Alef: Alef: Hommage a SchonbergZoltán Jeney, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Peter Eötvös
Apollonhoz (To Apollo)Zoltán Jeney, Ágnes Dobszay, Ilona Ferenczi, Agnes Makk, Beata Messzena, Magdolna Tarkó, László Melis, János Mezei, András Soós, László Hadady, László Sáry, László Vidovszky, Andras Wilhelm
Cantos para todos (Songs for Everybody): No. 1. Correspondencia (Correspondence)Zoltán Jeney, Luisa Castellani, Asko Ensemble, Peter Eötvös
Cantos para todos (Songs for Everybody): No. 2. El traslado (The transfer)Zoltán Jeney, Luisa Castellani, Asko Ensemble, Peter Eötvös
Cantos para todos (Songs for Everybody): No. 3. No agonizo (I do not suffer)Zoltán Jeney, Luisa Castellani, Asko Ensemble, Peter Eötvös
12 Songs: No. 1. may i feel said heZoltán Jeney, Luisa Castellani, Andras Keller, Zoltán Kocsis