1.1 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-I. Quarter Note = 60
1.2 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 1. Ciccio
1.3 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 2. Carousel
1.4 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 3. Saturday Evening
1.5 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 4. the Boy from Modena
1.6 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 5. Buy Jumble
1.7 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 6. Waiting Room
1.8 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 7. When Factory Chimneys Die
1.9 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-II. 8. Sun
1.10 Symphony No. 1, for 2 Boys' Voices and Orchestra-III. Quarter Note = 108
1.11 Symphony No. 2, 'True and Eternal Bliss!', for Male Reciter and Small Orchestra
1.12 Symphony No. 3, 'Jesus Messiah, Save Us!', for Male Reciter and Small Orchestra
1.13 Symphony No. 4, 'Prayer', for Contralto, Piano, Trumpet and Tam-Tam
1.14 Symphony No. 5, 'Amen' for Male Reciter, Oboe, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin and Wooden Cube
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"Ustvolskaya: Symphonies Nos. 1-5" in the SACD+CD format presents the complete symphonic cycle of Galina Ustvolskaya - one of the most uncompromising and powerful voices of 20th-century music. Performed by Christian Karlsen with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this edition illuminates the drastic contrasts, spiritual intensity and unique orchestral colours that distinguish Ustvolskaya's oeuvre from both her Russian contemporaries and the Western avant-garde. The hybrid set allows you to experience these works both in high-resolution multichannel SACD sound and on a standard CD layer, making it suitable for audiophile listening as well as conventional stereo systems. The recording emphasizes the raw physicality of the music - from granite-like chord blocks and obsessive rhythms to moments of almost ascetic stillness - while preserving an impressive clarity of texture, crucial for Ustvolskaya's dense instrumentation and extreme dynamics.
Christian Karlsen, recognized as a versatile conductor with a strong affinity for 20th- and 21st-century repertoire, shapes Ustvolskaya's five symphonies with a firm sense of architecture and an ear for long, overarching tension curves. His work with leading European orchestras and contemporary composers has made him a respected figure in the field of modern and contemporary music, and this recording further underlines his reputation as a conductor who combines analytical precision with expressive intensity. The London Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the UK's foremost symphony orchestras with a rich discography and a long tradition of championing new music, brings its trademark refinement and virtuosity to these demanding scores, from the bleak monolithic passages to the rarefied lyrical fragments that unexpectedly emerge from the sonic mass.
The label BIS is renowned worldwide for high-quality classical recordings with a particular focus on complete cycles and under-represented repertoire. Founded in Sweden, BIS has built a reputation for audiophile sound, meticulous production standards and long-term collaborations with outstanding artists and orchestras. Their catalog ranges from baroque to cutting-edge contemporary music, often presenting pioneering first recordings and comprehensive composer portraits. In this Ustvolskaya edition, BIS combines its characteristic sonic transparency with an editorial approach that invites discovery: detailed and informative booklet notes, carefully planned program dramaturgy, and a recording philosophy that serves the score with honesty and without unnecessary studio gloss. "Ustvolskaya: Symphonies Nos. 1-5" is thus not only an important document of one of the 20th century's most radical symphonic voices, but also a significant contribution to the ongoing exploration of the broader canon beyond the usual classics.
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