Concerto for Bandoneon [Live]

1. Concerto for bandoneón & orchestra
Composed by Astor Piazzolla
Conducted by Johannes Goritzki

2. Concerto for strings
Composed by Nino Rota
Conducted by Johannes Goritzki

3. Sinfonietta for strings & timpani
Composed by Franz Waxman
Conducted by Johannes Goritzki

4. Concertino for string orchestra
Composed by Bernhard Heiden
Conducted by Johannes Goritzki

Concerto for Bandoneon,Lidewy Scheifes,Johann Ludwig Bach,Bernhard Heiden,Astor Piazzolla,Nino Rota,Franz Waxman,Hermann Max,Johannes Goritzki,Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss,Christoph Lehmann,Hartwig Groth,Love Persson,Capriccio,Argentina,Chamber,Chamber Music for More than Nine String Instruments,Choral,Choral Music,Concerto,Latin Continuum,Latin Jazz,Opera,Orchestral,Orchestral Music,Orchestral Pop,Tango

Average customer rating: Oh, the languor! The passion!

Piazzolla: Song of the Angel Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Los Tangueros Tango: Zero Hour Piazzolla: Tango Ballet, Concierto Del Angel, Tres Piezas Para Orquesta De Camara / Kremer, Glorvigen, et al Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla Hommage A Piazzolla ASIN: B0000C83YP Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. La Muerte Del Angel
2. I. Allegro Marcato
3. II. Moderato
4. III. Presto
5. Romance Del Diablo
6. Tanguedia
7. Milonga Del Angel
8. Vayamos Al Diablo
9. Tango I. Allegro Tranquillo
10. Tango II. Moderato Mistico
11. Tango III. Allegretto Molto Marcato
12. Oblivion

Customer Reviews:

Oh, the languor! The passion!.......2003-12-26

Some time back - now rapidly approaching the two-year mark - I attended an Australian Chamber Orchestra concert while they were on tour in the U.S. The printed program was a combination of somewhat standard fare by Mozart and Bartok combined with offbeat works by Haydn and Sculthorpe. Their ability to absorb and idiomatically recreate such a wide range of styles was, to put it mildly, staggering. It was a rousing success for this Tognetti Troupe, so much so that they were called back for multiple encores.

The final encore was Tognetti's arrangement of Astor Piazzolla's "Oblivion" for string orchestra (sans bandoneon), and it was a sublime ending to an outstanding concert. In that performance, it was clear to me that the unique Piazzolla style had survived the journey from Argentina to Australia, and that, moreover, Tognetti had succeeded in capturing the Piazzolla spirit in his string orchestra arrangement of "Oblivion", made even more insinuatingly sinuous (if that were possible) by "implying" the missing bandoneon part. (In point of fact, Piazzolla's music exhibits a great deal of resiliency to arrangement for instrumental forces other than what he wrote for, as can be witnessed in the various successes of Daniel Barenboim, Gidon Kremer, the Kronos Quartet, Yo-Yo Ma, and even the Montreal Symphony Orchestra led by Charles Dutoit.)

Given the idiomatic panache with which the Tognetti Troupe performed "Oblivion," as well as a personal preference for string orchestral arrangements, I had high hopes that a Piazzolla CD by this group would be forthcoming. When, about a year ago, an Australian cyberfriend informed me that the group had scheduled a series of concerts of Piazzolla's music, my hopes brightened considerably. And now that album is here. (N.B.: It wasn't easy to find this product page despite its being here for some two months already; various "power search" tricks failed. Finally, almost in a fit of desperation, I succeeded in "fudging" this page from its UK equivalent by monkeying with the URL.)

This is a well-filled album (at a total timing of 74:31), and it is everything I could have hoped for, and then some. This is as good a cross-section of Piazzolla's music that can be made to fit on a CD, including several of his most famous works covering the full gamut of his style, from wildly energetic to passionately languorous.

James Crabb - the guest soloist (and arranger of several of the album's works) - is nothing short of incredible. Performing on classical accordion - like the bandoneon, a "button" accordion, but with a far different and much more complex arrangement of "keys" - Crabb seemingly has no difficulty in adapting this instrument to perform music that fell naturally to Piazzolla's own hands but must be at a higher level of difficulty for his chosen instrument. Nevertheless, he does it all, and the effect is as if Piazzolla himself was there.

While I've heard most of this music before, either by Piazzolla and his own group or by one or more of the groups noted at the outset, works new to me are "Vayamos al Diablo," not quite a tango with its strange 7/4 beat, and "Tanguedia," a dark piece suggestive (as the booklet notes point out) of a dangerous Buenos Aires at night, as it "deconstructs" totally while it proceeds to its eerie conclusion.

But I am a sucker for passionately languorous Piazzolla, and it is in such pieces as "Oblivion" and "Milonga del Angel" that I think Tognetti and Crabb do their best work as arrangers and performers. The string chamber orchestra seems ideal as an instrumental setting for these, especially with the way the arrangements incorporate both piano and harp (particularly the latter, which adds a marvelous touch). Tognetti's solo turns on violin exhibit a sweetness of tone and a performing style as well that - when combined with the full strings plus harp - can literally take one's breath away. This is magic that lingers.

Maestro Tognetti has an incredibly natural feel for this music, and his ability to imbue his ensemble with "the feel" is remarkable. These Aussies, to a person, play Piazzolla as if they were "to the manner born." And it's downright nice of Tognetti to arrange the tracks so that "Oblivion" is the stunning closer: a wonderful keepsake of that evening, nearly two years ago, when the languorous strains of "Oblivion" wafted out from the stage to enthrall me and leave me both dizzy and hungry for more.

This album is, without question, the "Piazzolla album of the year" and among the finest chamber orchestra albums it's been my pleasure to enjoy. Should Maestro Tognetti bring his troupe to the U.S. again this year, showcasing the music on this album, I'll be there!

Bob Zeidler

Average customer rating: It's the best for my heart disappointing

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Tracks:

1. Jeanne y Paul
2. Peno
3. Oblivion
4. Enrico IV
5. Ave Maria
6. Cavalcata
7. Rememberance
8. Adios Nonino
9. Suite Punta del Este [Theme from 12 Monkeys]
10. Escualo
11. Years of Solitude

Album Description

Nice price collection of tracks from 'Cadaveri Eccelenti'. Acrobat.

Customer Reviews:

It's the best for my heart.......2007-06-27

Maybe it is not a perfect recording,
maybe you can find some poor sound quality (not about play itself),
But it's the best play for my soul.
I think it's the cure for your sadness. Not for happy people.

disappointing.......2006-06-28

Such a title should deserve better quality... Other CDs of Piazzolla are much better.

Average customer rating: GREAT MUSIC!!! TERRIBLE RECORDING and PERFORMANCES!!! My search for Oblivion has a happy ending. Dutch Royal Wedding

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Tracks:

1. Adios Nonino
2. Milonga del angel
3. Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar: Introduccion
4. Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar: Milonga
5. Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar: Tango
6. Oblivion
7. Tres movimientos tanguisticos portenos: Allegretto
8. Tres movimientos tanguisticos portenos: Moderato
9. Tres movimientos tanguisticos portenos: Vivace
10. Danza criolla
11. Tangazo

Customer Reviews:

GREAT MUSIC!!! TERRIBLE RECORDING and PERFORMANCES!!!.......2004-09-02

This recording has been one of the greatest disappointments in my cd collector memory. Dutoit has NO idea about the proper style with which to play this music (music I have conducted in performance with professional orchestras) and the recording is an acoustical disaster.

Why did the engineers for this recording place microphones so close to the bandoneon (an accordion with buttons instead of keys, central to the performance of tango and Piazzolla's solo instrument) that one can hear every mechanical noise it makes -- even the valves opening and closing over the reeds??? Worse still, the orchestra sounds like the microphones were hung in one very soupy room and the musicians were recorded distantly. In essence the orchestra and the bandoneon do not sound in the proper sonic perspective -- much less in the same room!

The glissandos in the strings in the TANGAZO are wrong! They are way too slow and sloppy. Dutoit could have listened to any number of tango recordings and found the proper style. What a shame!

I can hardly wait for these engineers to do a recording of John Field's Nocturnes played on a celesta with REALLY close microphones so we can hear the inner clunky life of that instrument, as well!

My search for Oblivion has a happy ending........2002-06-02

Recently, I attended a concert by a chamber orchestra on tour. The printed program for the concert was largely "standard fare." There were then two encores, one of which I knew had to have been the work of Astor Piazzolla, but a Piazzolla work I hadn't recalled ever hearing. (I can't claim to have a particularly large library of Piazzolla works, but the library had already included the more popular successes by the Kronos Quartet, Gidon Kremer, Daniel Barenboim and Yo-Yo Ma.) Summoning up my courage after the concert, I went backstage to ask one of the musicians what the Piazzolla encore was. The answer was "Oblivion" (and I was, fortunately, not embarrassed by having to ask who the composer was; the absence of the near-obligatory bandoneon in this chamber orchestra did not "throw me off-track").

Well, I just had to have a recording of "Oblivion" after hearing that encore. And an Amazon search led me to this superb recording by Charles Dutoit and the Montréal Symphony Orchestra, with "Oblivion" smack-dab in the middle of things (track 6 of 11); a centerpiece of sorts.

If there is a sadder, more wistful and languorous work than this brief piece, I have yet to hear it. (Some of the piano works of Eric Satie may come close, but they still miss by the proverbial mile.) "Oblivion" has a way of insinuating itself under your skin, and one wants to hear it again and again; I listened to it three times in succession before I played the entire CD. Scored (by Piazzolla) for strings, oboe solo and bandoneon obbligato, it is simply magical. And quite addictive.

While the attention paid to Piazzolla always seems to be in the context of his tangos, he was nonetheless a trained serious composer, studying with Alberto Ginastera and Nadia Boulanger. The Ginastera connection comes through in a few of the selections here, most obviously in the "Danza criolla" and somewhat less obviously in others (such as the third movement of "Tres movimientos tanguisticos porteños").

The most famous work here - "Adiós Nonino" - was written by Piazzolla in memory of his father. About the work, Piazzolla wrote, "Perhaps I was surrounded by angels. I was able to write the the finest tune I have written. I don't know if I will ever do better. I doubt it." It is a fine and beautiful work indeed, and his abilities as an orchestrator of no mean skill show through clearly.

The remainder of the works are equally fine, and at nearly 76 minutes, this CD can be considered a bargain. Perhaps (to me, at least) the best part of these selections is that all were orchestrated by Piazzolla and that Dutoit respects this integrity by not only playing them as Piazzolla had arranged them, but with a truly idiomatic feel for the style as well.

Back to that performance of "Oblivion" that it was my pleasure to hear. It was an arrangement for string orchestra, and as a result it was with neither oboe nor bandoneon. In that respect, it was "special," and I passed this thought on to the chamber orchestra "powers that be." Perhaps one day it will show up at these Amazon product pages. In the meantime...

If your knowledge of the tango is limited to the ballroom dancing variety, or to the "required element" in ice dancing, this delicious Piazzolla album may not be for you. But it is surely a required element for anyone who enjoys Piazzolla's music.

Bob Zeidler

Dutch Royal Wedding.......2002-02-04

On 02.02.2002 Dutch Royal Prince Willem-Alexander married his Argentinian Maxima. During the church ceremony they played Piazola's Adios Nonino which caused many sentimental tears.
Moreover a special choice while Maxima's father was not allowed to attend this royal wedding due to his participation on the Junta Regime.
( bye, bye pappa is the translation of Adios Nonino....)
Music which goes straight to heart.

Average customer rating: An Inspired Homage This is what music is all about

Piazzolla Forever Manufacturer: Dreyfus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: New York Tango Ruby, My Dear French Touch Gallianissimo Face to Face ASIN: B0000BWVNB Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Otoorte
2. Invierno porte
3. Sur: Regreso al amor
4. Concerto pour bandon et orchestre "Aconcagua" : Final
5. Milonga del angel
6. Michelangelo 70
7. Improvisation sur le th "Libertango"
8. Laura et Astor
9. Escualo
10. Prntation du septet
11. Verano porte
12. Primavera porte

Album Description

With his ninth album, "Piazzolla Forever" (Dreyfus Jazz) Galliano pays homage to one of his earliest inspirations, the man he often refers to as his "spiritual father." Rearranging 10 compositions by Piazzolla for accordion or bandoneon, piano and string quintet, he and the Richard Galliano Septet transform each tune into a personal statement of stirring beauty. Recorded on the sold-out world tour of the same name, "Piazzolla Forever" includes such classic Piazzolla compositions as "Le Quartre Saisons De Buenos Aires", "Libertango" and "Milonga Del Angel", but, with the guitar of Piazzolla's original recordings replaced by violin, viola and cello, the timbre and free-flowing improvisation reflect Galliano's unique musical vision.

Richard Galliano - accordion/bandoneon Jean Marc Phillips-Varjabédian - solo violin Lyonel Schmit - second violin Jean Marc Apap - viola Raphaël Pidoux - cello Stéphane Logerot - double bass Hervé Sellin - piano

Customer Reviews:

An Inspired Homage.......2004-03-24

Being a long-time fan of Astor Piazzolla, I am always seeking out performers who profess the same love for his work that I have. And having come to know about Richard Galliano through this site, I did not hesitate to order this CD when it first came to my notice.
With Piazzolla Forever, Galliano and his septet offer the listener a spectacular and virtuoso interpretation of some of the best known middle to late period compositions of the late Argentine musical giant.
Doing at least two of the Four Seasons of Buenos Aires has become de rigeur for any artist who dares to attempt Piazzolla. Galliano gives us all four, and in splendid fashion at that. In addition, we are treated to fine renditions of Milonga del Angel, Sur, Michelangelo 70, Escualo, as well as an extended solo interpretation of the classic Libertango by Galliano himself. As an added treat, a piece of the rarely covered Aconcagua is performed and Galliano slips in a little composition of his own in personal tribute to Piazzolla and his wife Laura. This recording is so good, it is hard to tell that it is live but for the occasional applause.
Galliano and his able sidemen show that they have learned the covered material inside out. I highly recommend this inspired work of homage to all fans of both Galliano and Piazzolla. You won't be sorry you bought it.

This is what music is all about.......2003-12-27

Got this for christmas from some hoity toity friends. Must admit I wasnt too impressed by the cover. Almost put it in the recycle bin for next year. But I gave it a try. Initially I used it for low background music just to give it a chance. Since then the volume has risen to normal istening levels and I must say this is a real unique musical experience. Difficult to describe the stlye, though I would say it has a very French 40's to 50's stlye. Acordians,violins,violas and similar. The recording is done live but its not obvious. For music I give it 88% and recording 92%. This is an treasure waiting to be unearthed for those brave enough to splash the cash.

Average customer rating: A worthwhile investment Excelent compilation! Amazingly Now Retrospective How Could You Not Listen? Good for help to know up-to-date contemporaly music

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Tracks:

1. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Judah to Ocean
2. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Toot Nipple
3. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Dogjam
4. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Pavane: She's So Fine
5. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Rag the Bone
6. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Habanera
7. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Stubble Crochet
8. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Hammer & Chisel
9. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Alligator Escalator
10. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Standchen: The Little Serenade
11. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Judah to Ocean (Reprise)
12. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Fratres
13. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Psalom
14. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Summa
15. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Missa Syllabica: Kyrie
16. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Gloria
17. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Credo
18. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Sanctus
19. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Agnus Dei
20. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Ite, missa est

Tracks:

1. Traveling Music: 1. Gentle, easy
2. Traveling Music: 2. Moderate
3. Traveling Music: 3. Driving
4. Song of Twenty Shadows
5. Five Tango Sensations: Asleep
6. Five Tango Sensations: Loving
7. Five Tango Sensations: Anxiety
8. Five Tango Sensations: Despertar
9. Five Tango Sensations: Fear
10. Five Tango Sensations: Four, for Tango

Tracks:

1. Piano And String Quartet (1985) - Various Artists

Tracks:

1. Quartet # 4 (Buczak, 1989): I
2. Quartet # 4 (Buczak, 1989): II
3. Quartet # 4 (Buczak, 1989): III
4. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): 1957 - Award Montage
5. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): November 25 - Ichigaya
6. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): 1934 - Grandmother and Kimitake
7. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): 192 - Body Building
8. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): Blood Oath
9. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): Mishima/Closing
10. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): I
11. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): II
12. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): III
13. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): IV
14. Quartet #5 (1991): I
15. Quartet #5 (1991): II
16. Quartet #5 (1991): III
17. Quartet #5 (1991): IV
18. Quartet #5 (1991): V

Tracks:

1. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: Prelude: Calmo, sospeso
2. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: I. Agitato - Con fucco - Maestoso - Senza misura, oscilante
3. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: II. Teneramente - Ruvido - Presto
4. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: III. Calmo, sospeso - Allego pesante
5. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: Postlude: Lento, liberamente
6. Quartet #4 (1993)
7. Mugam Sayagi (1993)

Tracks:

1. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): I. Largo (Sostenuto - Mesto)
2. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): II. DecisoEnergico (Marcatissimo sempre)
3. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): III. Arioso: Adagio cantabile
4. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): IV. Allegro (Sempre con grande passione e molto marcato)
5. Already It is Dusk (Quartet #1), Op.62 (1988)

Tracks:

1. Different Trains: America Before The War
2. Different Trains: Europe During The War
3. Different Trains: America After The War
4. Black Angels: I. Departure - 1. Thenody I: Night Of The Electric Insects - 2. Sounds Of Bones And Flutes - 3. Lost Bells - 4. Devil-Music - 5. Danse Macabre
5. Black Angels: II. Absence - 6. Pavana Lachrymae - 7. Threnody II: Black Angels! - 8. Sarabanda de la Muerte Oscura - 9. Losts Bells (Echo)
6. Black Angels: III. Return - 10. God Music - 11. Ancient Voices - 12. Ancient Voices (Echo) - 13. Thenody III: Night Of The Electric Insects

Tracks:

1. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Introduction
2. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Violin I
3. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Where Was Wisdom When We Went West?
4. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Viola
5. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): March of the Old Timers Reefer Division
6. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Violin II
7. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Tuning to Rolling Thunder
8. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): The Night Cry of Black Buffalo Woman
9. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Cello
10. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Gathering of the Spiral Clan
11. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Captain Jack Has the Last Word
12. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): G Song
13. Salome Dances for Peace (1985-86) - III. The Gift: Echoes of Primordial Tim
14. Salome Dances for Peace (1985-86) - III. The Gift: Mongolian Winds
15. V. Good Medicine: Good Medicine Dance

Tracks:

1. Quartet No. 2 (1981): I. Moderato
2. Quartet No. 2 (1981): II. Agitato
3. Quartet No. 2 (1981): III. Mesto
4. Quartet No. 2 (1981): IV. Moderato
5. Quartet No. 4 (1989): I. Lento
6. Quartet No. 4 (1989): II. Allegro
7. Quartet No. 4 (1989): III. Lento
8. Quartet No. 4 (1989): IV. Vivace
9. Quartet No. 4 (1989): V. Lento
10. Collected Songs Where Every Verse Is Filled With Grief (1984-85)

Tracks:

1. Jabiru Dreaming, Quartet #11 (1990): I. Deciso
2. Jabiru Dreaming, Quartet #11 (1990): II. Amoroso
3. Quartet #8 (1969): I. Con dolore
4. Quartet #8 (1969): II. Risoluto; calmo
5. Quartet #8 (1969): III. Con dolore
6. Quartet #8 (1969): IV. Con precisione
7. Quartet #8 (1969): V. Con dolore
8. From Ubirr (1994)
9. Tragedy at the Opera (1995)
10. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: First Dance
11. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Second Dance
12. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Third Dance
13. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Fourth Dance
14. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Fifth Dance

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Seems like only yesterday the Kronos Quartet stepped up their career as musical mavericks with a coveted, wide-open contract with Nonesuch Records. Now it's Nonesuch's turn to give Kronos the big-package nod, gathering key works recorded by the group--from younger composers and time-tested veterans alike--into this 10-CD box set. As one might expect, the set is stuffed with contrasts, from the first CD, with its 11-part, upstepping John Adams suite and then the far more solemn Missa Syllabica from Arvo Pärt. Nearly 20 of these pieces here were composed expressly for Kronos, pitched and sculpted for their easily-racked mixture of straightforward string quartet roles and intelligently restructured approaches to the even the simplest gestures. Perhaps most key here is George Crumb's Black Angels, in large part due to Crumb's role in inspiring David Harrington to form Kronos 25 years ago. Crumb's music spirals and chases through the air, engaging high pitches and fast pacings as if they were ends in themselves. Gone from this set are most of the short snippets that have filled some of Kronos's other fine single CD recordings. In abundance instead are some of the legendary works: Morton Feldman's long, endlessly patient Piano and String Quartet (with Aki Takahashi), Steve Reich's unnerving Different Trains, and Henryk Górecki's String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2. There are also some of the astounding Eastern European works from Night Prayers as well, including the stunning Quartet No. 4 from Sofia Gubaidulina. And of course there are the Kronos biggie pieces: Philip Glass's works fill one CD, and so do Terry Riley's. What's more, Riley's Cadenza on the Night Plain and "G Song" are presented here in entirely fresh, new recordings. What the listener gets is a huge block of music, full of shifting colors and textures but perfectly apt in giving a wide-angle vantage on what Kronos has done for contemporary music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

A worthwhile investment.......2003-10-06

It would be an understatement to say that this is a fabulous box set. All 10 CDs are packed with some fabulous music that beautifull highlights the first 25 years of the Kronos Quartet, and the booklet included provides a great history of the group as well as nice blurbs on the composers and their pieces.

Equally nice about the box set is the inclusion of multiple new recordings, thus making this a worthwhile investment for fans. The Peter Sculthorpe Quartets are a particularly nice addition, as are the added Piazzolla, Part, and Riley compositions.

Along with this, the "classic" Kronos recordings are all here: "Black Angels" "Different Trains" "Salome Dances for Peace" (well, exceprts), and Feldman's Piano and String Quartet. Of particular note, I think is the inclusion of Gubaidulina's Quartet No 4, a fabulous recording that is otherwise hidden in Kronos' recording "Night Prayers."

Yes, this is quite an investment, but I firmly believe that it's worth it - longtime fans and newcomers alike have a lot to gain from this collection.

Excelent compilation!.......2001-09-09

I like more classic period, like Hayden, but Cronos does it very well, technicaly excelent. The ten sets are wonderful recordings and the selection is unique. It deserves the investment, If you buy it, youre going to have more than ten hours of joy.

Amazingly Now Retrospective.......2001-06-26

Since their youthful start in the NW back in the 70's, Kronos has collaborated with, commissioned, or just played such a breadth of musicians it almost seems that breadth - and especially non western world culture - is their mission. But, while this conservatively and esthetically designed 25-yr-retrospective box (with its increasingly sophisticated photo-portraits) belies the pulsation of social angst and conscience that underlies the bulk of the inclusions, the latter concern, its vitality and relevance - and not some stylish chasing after cultural breadth - is what overtakes the listener/reader, rather soon. I say reader, since the booklet is very helpful, especially to the relative novice, and well balanced in its coverage of composers, historical contexts, performers, individual texts, etc.

There are probably more non contemporaries performed by the Quartet over the years than this selection would indicate. That undercuts their ties with the sense of revolution in music throughout the ages, but it leaves more time for the present: and that is where one expects the group wishes to be, is most contributory and challenged, and is best and most fairly judged. Highly recommended, both for those who know Kronos's work well and wish a handsome tribute on their shelf, and for those who do not but are open and ready to be affected, whether impacted esthetically, reminded socio-morally, or whatever combination of both befits.

How Could You Not Listen?.......1998-12-19

My opinion pales when compared to this CD. Indeed the group's ingeniousness, its knowing and its balls are in full display here, hopefully to put to rest any lingering contention that there is little more to Kronos than form. To any person who accepts the merits of 20th-century music, this CD presents the genius of our culture and teaches that daring and ingenuity do not have to be sacrificed on the road to technical brilliance. My only regret is that the CD does not include Kronos's interpretation of Bartok. But, so what? Górecki's here, as are Part and Benshoof. Listen to this CD -- soar and struggle with it.

Good for help to know up-to-date contemporaly music.......1998-11-28

The Kronos Quartet has released many albums. There let us see what the quartet has tried new titles and arrenges in each period. But this is the best set for understand the quartet as summary of thier works. The CDs are distributed by each composers and we can see thier identities easily.Unfortunately this dose not include all but be enough to see what the quartet has been.I hope that every classical music fans(not only contemporaly music fans) listen this CDs.

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Homage a Liege Manufacturer: Milan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Muerte del Angel ASIN: B00000HY3J Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

1. Adios Nonimo
2. Double Con: 'Hommage A Liege': Intro
3. Double Con: 'Hommage A Liege': Milonga
4. Double Con: 'Hommage A Liege': Tango
5. Story Of Tango: Bordello 1900
6. Story Of Tango: Cafe 1930
7. Story Of Tango: Night Club
8. Story Of Tango: Concert 1990

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Tango Way / Classic Way Astor Piazzolla Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006I0CT Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Lo Que Vendra
2. Adios Nonino
3. Villeguita
4. Decarisimo
5. Para Lucirse
6. Marron Y Azul
7. Invierno Porteno
8. Verano Porteno
9. El Desbande
10. Triunfal
11. Nonino
12. Preparense
13. Zum
14. Otono Porteno
15. Se Armo
16. Libertango
17. Adios Nonino

Tracks:

1. El Desbande
2. Invierno Porteno
3. Adios Nonino
4. Decarisimo
5. Otono Porteno
6. Fuga Y Misterio
7. Cafe 1930
8. Oblivion
9. Milonga Del Angel
10. Night Club 1960
11. Nuestro Tiempo
12. Chiquilin De Bachin
13. Concierto Para Bandoneon
14. Adios Nonino

Average customer rating: Excelente musicalidad

Saga dos Migrantes Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sérgio & Odair Assad Play Piazzolla ASIN: B000005J3H Release Date: 1996-05-28

Tracks:

1. Bachiana Brasileiras No. 4: Preludio
2. Suite Troileana: Whisky
3. Suite Troileana: Bandoneon
4. Suite Troileana: Zita
5. Sonata No. 1, Op. 22: Allegro marcato
6. Sonata No. 1, Op. 22: Presto misterioso
7. Sonata No. 1, Op. 22: Adagio molto appassionato
8. Sonata No. 1, Op. 22: Ruvido ed Ostinato
9. Suite Troileana: Escolaso
10. Saga dos Migrantes: Retirantes
11. Saga dos Migrantes: Trem da Oiluao
12. Saga dos Migrantes: Metropole
13. Saga dos Migrantes: Saudades
14. Saga dos Migrantes: Danca Antagonica
15. Agua e vinho
16. Infancia

Customer Reviews:

Excelente musicalidad.......2000-08-04

Definitivamente el mejor dúo de guitarras del mundo en la actualidad, interpretando obras de compositores brasileños y argentinos. En especial las piezas de Piazzolla, es decir, la Suite Troileana. En ella se respira ese aire tanguero característico de este insigne compositor.

Recomendable 100%

Average customer rating: Legitimate Tango in classical music Unsung Heroes of Tango

The Soul of Tango Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Misa Tango ASIN: B00080Z5PM Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

1. Luis Bacalov: Triple Concerto for Bandoneon, Soprano & Orchestra - Allegro moderato
2. Luis Bacalov: Triple Concerto for Bandoneon, Soprano & Orchestra - Canta, Canta
3. Luis Bacalov: Triple Concerto for Bandoneon, Soprano & Orchestra - Cadenza - piano and bandoneon
4. Luis Bacalov: Triple Concerto for Bandoneon, Soprano & Orchestra - Allegro
5. Baclov: Theme from Il Postino
6. Astor Piazzolla: Tres Movimientos Sinfonicos, Buenos Aires - Moderato
7. Astor Piazzolla: Tres Movimientos Sinfonicos, Buenos Aires - Lento
8. Astor Piazzolla: Tres Movimientos Sinfonicos, Buenos Aires - Presto marcato
9. Piazolla: Oblivion

Customer Reviews:

Legitimate Tango in classical music.......2005-10-10

Hearing a world premiere of a serious work for large orchestra ( apparently the only one by Piazzolla) is exhilarating, and elicits thoughts of the "what if..." kind, as much as it provides aural delight, particularly in the lovely - and interestingly developed- second movement and the pure excitement of the third. In my opinion, the "what if..." question relates to Piazzolla's development as a composer. He started out wanting to be a serious composer away from Tango yet upon the advice of Nadia Boulanger - the famous Parisian teacher- he desisted and concentrated on re-creating and reanimating Tango - his Tango Nuevo- in a manner which occasionally incorporated the orchestra and with an approach not far from Gershwin's or Duke Ellington's. The use of the bandoneon as a solo instrument in a "concertante" capacity ( meaning in a symbiotic relationship with the orchestra as opposed to the more typical classical soloist , who is pitted "against" the orchestra in a dialogue format) is very interesting in itself.

The work by Bacalov for three soloists is as unusual as it is simply beautiful, and a true work for our times. It shows the two main facets of the Tango, it's better known exciting dance rhythms as well as the evocative sadness of many of its themes.

The performances are tremendous. The Santa Barbara Symphony is first rate, and conductor Gisele Ben-Dor's superb direction elicits their inspired and exciting playing- particularly in the woodwinds. In my view, the bandoneon playing of Juanjo Mosalini is simply extraordinary, singling him out as a foremost artist of this achingly soulful instrument. Virginia Tola's beautiful voice and authentic Argentine style are simply perfect for the part. Finely, Luis Bacalov - who composed the Academy winner score for "Il Postino" - has produced a striking and original work imbued with Tango to enrich the classical repertoire and for a large orchestra.

I wholeheartedly recommend this recording for any classical music lover as well as Tango lovers and for those who, like me, find that folk and popular music have inspired the greatest composers, from Haydn to Stravinsky.

Unsung Heroes of Tango.......2005-10-09

Luis Bacalov, known primarily for his hauntingly evocative score for 'Il Postino' and his popular 'Misa Tango' has created a work of surpassing beauty with his Triple Concerto scored for the unusual combination of piano - played here by the composer - soprano, and bandoneon. It is a magical, memorable work that reveals both the virtuoso and achingly nostalgic side of Tango. His scoring for the orchestra is perfectly realized by Gisele Ben-Dor, a conductor who deserves to be much better known, and the Santa Barbara Symphony. In Piazolla's never before recorded Symphonic Movements, she unleashes a torrent of musical passion and power. Listen to its final movement for truly exhilirating musical experience. The bandoneon soloist, Juanjo Mosalini Jr, astonishes with his facility and musicianship throughout the recording and is another unsung musical star. Whether playing lyrically in Piazolla's Oblivion or in the daunting Bacalov cadenza movement, Mosalini is a one man tour de force. Soprano Virginia Tola, a Domingo discovery, sings the lovely text, composed by Bacalov with a voice of genuine beauty.

I produced this recording in three sessions over the course of one day in Santa Barbara. The town was still in the grip of its own love affair with Tango, caused by Ben-Dor's week long Tango Festival. It was a remarkable day and the result is a remarkable recording.

Average customer rating: a must have for all the Piazzollists

Itinerary of a Genius Astor Piazzolla Manufacturer: Milan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tango: Zero Hour The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night (Tango Apasionado) Astor Piazzolla - The Soul Of Tango: Greatest Hits ASIN: B000068Q1X Release Date: 2002-07-23

Tracks:

1. Adios Nonino
2. Libertango
3. Buenos Aires hora cero
4. Tres minutos con la realidad
5. Verano Porteno
6. Doble concierto para Bandoneon, Guitarra y Orquesta de Cuerdos - "Hommage a Liege" Tango
7. Vuelvo al Sur
8. Tanguedia III
9. Milonga del Angel
10. Concierto de Nacar 3rd mvt allegro marcato
11. Decarissimo
12. Duo de Amor
13. Ballada para un loco
14. November 1987 - Opus
15. July 1987 - Les Trottoirs de Buenos Aires - Euphonia Argentina
16. March 21, 1981 - Interactualites

Customer Reviews:

a must have for all the Piazzollists.......2004-06-23

This is one of my favorite Piazzolla recordings. Be ready to embarke on a beautiful journey through Europe and Argentina. For the pluralists Piazzolla's language is the Lingua-Franca !

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1. Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Op.46/Massenet: Led Cid/Meyerbeer: Les Patineurs [Import]
2. Enchanting Harmonist: A Soiree with the Linleys of Bath
3. Famous European Organs: Krevese (Gansen Organ) - Dietrich Kollmannsperger
4. Francisco de Peñalosa: Missa Ave Maria; Sacris Solemniis; Missa Nunc Fué Pena Mayor
5. Franz Joseph Haydn: "Sun" String Quartets, Op. 20 Nos. 1-3 - The Salomon String Quartet
6. Franz Joseph Haydn: "Sun" String Quartets, Op. 20 Nos. 4-6 - The Salomon Quartet
7. Giovanni P. da Palestrina: Canticum Canticorum Salomonis "The Song of Songs"
8. Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto Highlights
9. Gossec: Messe des morts
10. Hagadah Shel Pessach

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