Dive into the avant-garde world of Charles Wuorinen with this captivating 2011 release on Naxos. Spanning a little over an hour, this album is a testament to Wuorinen's innovative compositional style, blending complexity and accessibility. The collection opens with the dynamic "Scherzo," followed by the intricate "String Quartet No. 1," which unfolds in three distinct movements. Wuorinen's "Viola Variations" showcases his ability to explore and expand the possibilities of the viola. The album concludes with the expansive "Piano Quintet No. 2," a four-movement work that highlights Wuorinen's mastery of form and structure. This recording is a must for fans of contemporary classical music, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience.
2011 Naxos2011 Naxos
Tracks
ScherzoCharles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin
String Quartet No. 1: I. Quarter note = 60Charles Wuorinen, Curtis Macomber, Jesse Mills, Lois Martin, Fred Sherry
String Quartet No. 1: II. (stesso tempo)Charles Wuorinen, Curtis Macomber, Jesse Mills, Lois Martin, Fred Sherry
String Quartet No. 1: III. Quarter note = 60, AllegramenteCharles Wuorinen, Curtis Macomber, Jesse Mills, Lois Martin, Fred Sherry
Viola VariationsCharles Wuorinen, Lois Martin
Piano Quintet No. 2: I. Quarter note = 120Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
Piano Quintet No. 2: II. Quarter note = 60-64Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
Piano Quintet No. 2: III. Half note = 96 (quarter note = 192)Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
Piano Quintet No. 2: IV. —Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
Piano Quintet No. 2: III. (Resumed)Charles Wuorinen, Peter Serkin, Brentano String Quartet
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