Dive into the avant-garde world of Giacinto Scelsi with the 2013 release "Scelsi: Chamber Music." This captivating collection showcases Scelsi's unique compositional style, blending minimalism with experimental techniques that push the boundaries of traditional chamber music. The album features a diverse range of instruments, from solo performances on violin, cello, and piano to intricate duets involving flute, clarinet, and percussion. Highlights include the meditative "Quattro Illustrazioni on the Metamorphosis of Vishnu" for piano solo, the dynamic "Hyxos" for flute and percussion, and the immersive "Xnoybis" for violin solo. Performed by the esteemed Ensemble Avantgarde, this recording captures the essence of Scelsi's late semi-improvised works, offering a profound exploration of sound and texture. With a duration of over an hour and eighteen minutes, "Scelsi: Chamber Music" is a testament to the innovative spirit of one of the 20th century's most visionary composers.
2013 Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm2013 Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm
Tracks
Ko-Lho (1976) for Flute and Clarinet: I.Giacinto Scelsi, Ralf Mielke, Matthias Kreher
Ko-Lho (1976) for Flute and Clarinet: II.Giacinto Scelsi, Ralf Mielke, Matthias Kreher
Quattro Illustrazioni on the Metamorphosis of Vishnu for Piano Solo: I. Shésha - Shàyí VishnuGiacinto Scelsi, Josef Christof
Quattro Illustrazioni on the Metamorphosis of Vishnu for Piano Solo: II. Varhara - AvatàraGiacinto Scelsi, Josef Christof
Quattro Illustrazioni on the Metamorphosis of Vishnu for Piano Solo: III. Rama - AvatàraGiacinto Scelsi, Josef Christof
Quattro Illustrazioni on the Metamorphosis of Vishnu for Piano Solo: VI. Krishna - AvatàraGiacinto Scelsi, Josef Christof
Dithome for Violoncello soloGiacinto Scelsi, Christian Geiger
Hyxos for Flute and Percussion: I. TranquilloGiacinto Scelsi, Ralf Mielke, Stefan Stopora
Hyxos for Flute and Percussion: II. Con motoGiacinto Scelsi, Ralf Mielke, Stefan Stopora
Hyxos (1955) for Flute and Percussion: III. TranquilloGiacinto Scelsi, Ralf Mielke, Stefan Stopora
Xnoybis for Violin Solo: I.Giacinto Scelsi, Andreas Seidel
Xnoybis for Violin Solo: II.Giacinto Scelsi, Andreas Seidel
Xnoybis for Violin Solo: III.Giacinto Scelsi, Andreas Seidel
To the Master, Due improvvisazioni con Victoria Parr for Violoncello and Piano: No. 1. Improvisation. AnimatoGiacinto Scelsi, Steffen Schleiermacher, Christian Geiger
To the Master, Due improvvisazioni con Victoria Parr for Violoncello and Piano: No. 2. Improvisation. TranquilloGiacinto Scelsi, Steffen Schleiermacher, Christian Geiger
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