vrijdag 10 april 2009

Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001) - Choral Music









































"I want to get away from myself, as if I had come to this world like an alien. I think the powerful things are without sentiment." - Xenakis


- Opname 1997 -

GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE
DIAPASON D'OR


"Nothing short of phenomenal. Here is one of the 20th century's most important musical voices, and this recording does that voice full justice." - Gramophone

"Achingly beautiful as well as aesthetically satisfying. I can't imagine a better representation of the vocal work both in program and performance. This is an absolute Must Have for everyone." - Fanfare, USA

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New London Chamber Choir
Critical Band
James Wood, dirigent

1. A Colone [9:47]
2. Nuits [8:53]
3. Serment [5:54]
4. Knephas [10:03]
5. Medea [22:49]
TT 58:04

Download (245 MB): Deel I --- Deel II --- Deel III (Rapidshare)
of via Mediafire


5 opmerkingen:

Anoniem zei

Thank you for this. I have been exploring Xenakis lately but have never heard any of his choral music before. It looks fascinating.

astarte zei
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astarte zei

Geweldig! Ik ken helemaal geen koormuziek van Xenakis. Bedankt!

(reactie hierboven verwijderd omdat ik 't woord "geen" vergat - stond 'n beetje stom)

groeten

pablo zei

Je blijft ons verwennen met je verrassende keuzes en ik laat me graag ronleiden in jouw muzikale wereld. Bedankt!

smeewilli zei

Excellent post, thank you.