Disc 01 01. Owen, Martin (Horn) / Knussen, Oliver / BBC Symph. Orchester "Konzert f?r Horn und Orchester (2006)" Mad Regales Nr. 1-3 (John Ashbery, 2007) (f?r Chor) 02. BBC Singers "Nr. 1 8 Haiku" 03. BBC Singers "Nr. 2 Meditations Of A Parrot" 04. BBC Singers "Nr. 3 At North Farm" 05. Epstein, David / New England Conservatory Perc. Ensemble "Tintinnabulation (2008) (f?r 6 Schlagzeuger)" 06. Knussen, Oliver / BBC Symph. Orchester "Wind Rose (2006) (f?r Bl?ser-Ensemble)" 07. Knussen, Oliver / BBC Symph. Orchester "Sound Fields (2007) (f?r Orchester)" 08. Melrose, Leigh (Bariton) / Knussen, Oliver / Birmingham Contemporary Music Group "On Conversing With Paradise (Pound, 2006) (f?r S?nger und Ensemble)"
Disc 02 01. Kolkay, Peter (Fagott) "Retracing (2002) (f?r Fagott)" 02. Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) / Juilliard Quartet "Quintett f?r Klarinette und Streichquartett (2007)" 03. Boyar, Simon (Marimba) "Figment V (2009) (f?r Marimba)" 04. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) "La Musique (Baudelaire, 2007) (f?r Sopran)" 05. Nelson, Jon (Trompete) "Retracing III (2009) (f?r Trompete)" Duette Nr. 1-2 (2009) (f?r Violine und Violoncello) 06. Schulte, Rolf (Violine) / Sherry, Fred (Violoncello) "Nr. 1 Duettone" 07. Schulte, Rolf (Violine) / Sherry, Fred (Violoncello) "Nr. 2 Duettino" 08. Palma, Donald (Kontraba?) "Figment III (2007) (f?r Kontrabass)" 09. Huang, Hsin-Yun (Viola) "Figment IV (2007) (f?r Viola)" Lieder nach Gedichten von Louis Zukofsky Nr. 1-9 (2008) (f?r Sopran und Klarinette) 10. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 1 Tall And Singularly Dark" 11. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 2 Alba (1952)" 12. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 3 Finally A Valentine" 13. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 4 O Sleep" 14. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 5 The Rains" 15. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 6 Rune" 16. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 7 Strange" 17. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 8 Daisy" 18. Shelton, Lucy (Sopran) / Neidich, Charles (Klarinette) "Nr. 9 You Who Were Made For This Music" 19. Purvis, William (Horn) "Retracing II (2009) (f?r Horn)"
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Knussen/ Epstein
Description:
[Series title on booklet and tray card]: Music of Elliott Carter, Volume Eight
[Title on spine] Elliott Carter, Volume 8
Total Time: 1:43:11
Manufactured in Canada
"Music of Elliott Carter, Vol. 8 (2002-2009)" is a remarkable CD release that showcases the later works of one of America's most influential composers, Elliott Carter. Performed by the acclaimed BBC Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Oliver Knussen, this volume features compositions from Carter's prolific final decade, highlighting his inventive orchestration and rhythmic complexity. The recording includes pieces such as "Interventions for Piano and Orchestra," "Soundings," and other significant works that demonstrate Carter's continued innovation well into his nineties. Bridge Records has long been recognized for its dedication to contemporary classical music, consistently delivering high-quality recordings that bring modern masterpieces to a wider audience.
Elliott Carter was an iconic figure in twentieth-century music, celebrated for his sophisticated structures and expressive depth. Over his career spanning more than seventy years, he received two Pulitzer Prizes and numerous accolades worldwide. His collaborations with leading ensembles have left an indelible mark on modern composition.
Bridge Records stands out as a premier independent label specializing in contemporary classical repertoire. Founded in 1981 by David Starobin, it has built a reputation for excellence through meticulous production values and support for living composers.
