Adams, Schoenberg: Chamber Symphonies

On this CD:

1. Chamber Symphony
Composed by John Adams
Performed by Absolute Ensemble
Conducted by Kristjan Jarvi

2. Chamber Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op. 9
Composed by Arnold Schoenberg
Performed by Absolute Ensemble
Conducted by Kristjan Jarvi

Adams, Schoenberg: Chamber Symphonies, Music, John Adams, Arnold Schoenberg, Kristjan Järvi, Absolute Ensemble, Chamber Music & Recitals, Chamber Symphony, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral
Adams, Schoenberg: Chamber Symphonies
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Rhythmically sound with a raucous punch!
 Adams, Schoenberg: Chamber Symphonies

Manufacturer: Ccn'c
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by AdamsAll Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by SchoenbergAll Works by Schoenberg | Schoenberg, Arnold | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000JPXF
Release Date: 1999-12-13

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Rhythmically sound with a raucous punch!.......2001-06-26

An interesting coupling of two chamber symphonies (one from the old world and one from the new) yet, Adams himself admits his work is only a superficial resemblance to its predecessor. His chamber symphony served as a mere starting point for a new and challenging compositional format.

What is REALLY interesting, here, is the virtuosic flare with which Absolute Ensemble performs both works. Their energy is relentless and hyperactive, ready to outplay any of today's chamber ensembles. Their frighteningly rhythmic preciseness in the Adams will make you jump out of your chair, and they even make Schoenberg's old Chamber Symphony sound refreshingly new.

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