strauss: tod und verklärung "death and transfiguration", bartók: music for strings, percussion and celesta, stravinsky: le chant du rossignol "song of the nightingale" - bruno maderna
STRAUSS: TOD UND VERKLÄRUNG "Death and Transfiguration", BARTÓK: MUSIC FOR STRINGS, PERCUSSION AND CELESTA, STRAVINSKY: LE CHANT DU ROSSIGNOL "Song of the Nightingale"
Bruno Maderna's 1992 album "STRAUSS: TOD UND VERKLÄRUNG 'Death and Transfiguration', BARTÓK: MUSIC FOR STRINGS, PERCUSSION AND CELESTA, STRAVINSKY: LE CHANT DU ROSSIGNOL 'Song of the Nightingale'" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde classical music. This album, released under the Nar Classical label, spans a total duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album features three significant works from the classical repertoire. It opens with Richard Strauss' "Tod und Verklärung" (Death and Transfiguration), a tone poem that delves into the profound themes of life, death, and transcendence. Following this, the album presents Béla Bartók's "Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta," a groundbreaking composition that showcases the innovative use of orchestral textures and rhythms. The album concludes with Igor Stravinsky's "Le Chant du Rossignol" (Song of the Nightingale), a ballet inspired by a Russian folk tale, which is divided into four distinct movements, each offering a unique musical narrative.
Bruno Maderna, a renowned conductor and composer, brings his distinctive interpretive skills to these works, offering a fresh perspective on these classical masterpieces. His precise and expressive conducting style is evident throughout the album, making it a standout in the avant-garde genre. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album promises a rewarding and engaging listening experience.
Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24, IRS 107Richard Strauss, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: I. Andante tranquilloBéla Bartók, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: II. AllegroBéla Bartók, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Bruno Maderna
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: III. AdagioBéla Bartók, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Bruno Maderna
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, IBB 25: IV. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Bruno Maderna
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: I. Introduction (Presto): The Feast at the Emperor's PalaceIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: II. Chinese MarchIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: III. Song of the Nightingale: The 2 NightingalesIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Chant du Rossignol, K026, IIS 3: IV. The Mechanical Nightingale: Illness and Recovery of the Emperor of ChinaIgor Stravinsky, Bruno Maderna, Sinfonie Orchester des Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, Orchestre Phiharmonique de Radio France, Radio Sinfonie Orchester Berlin