KRONOS – 2 CD Compilation

Released: 1985–1995 | NONESUCH Records

Product Information

• Title: KRONOS
• Format: 2 CD (Double CD) Compilation
• UPC: 075597939422
• Catalog Number: 7559793942
• Label: NONESUCH Records (Exclusively distributed for the United States by Nonestuch; also under WEA International Inc.)
• Release Period: 1985 – 1995
• Country of Distribution: United States / International (Manufactured and printed in the EU)
• Copyright Notice: Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited.

Overview

"KRONOS" is an exceptional two‐CD compilation that surveys a dynamic 10–year period (1985–1995) of contemporary and experimental classical music. Featuring works from a diverse roster of composers and performers, this release highlights innovative interpretations spanning world music, minimalism, modern classical, and avant‑garde experimentation. With compositions ranging from traditional arrangements to untamed experimental soundscapes, the album provides a rare sonic journey through modern compositional styles.

Product Features

• Diverse Contemporary Repertoire:
  • Includes pieces by artists such as Dumisani Maraire, Astor Piazzolla, Ben Johnston, Steve Reich, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, Terry Riley, George Crumb, Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Tigran Tahmizyan, and Samuel Barber on Disc One.
  • Disc Two offers experimental works by Raymond Scott, Scott Johnson, Michael Daugherty, and an exclusive, unreleased recording of Jimi Hendrix’s "Purple Haze" (recorded 1995).
• High-Fidelity Remastering:
  • Expertly compiled for optimal digital playback, ensuring that each composition’s intricate details and textures are faithfully reproduced.
• Collector’s Edition:
  • With its rare recordings and exclusive non‑released material, this double CD is a must‑have for collectors and aficionados of modern experimental music.

Track Listing

Disc One

1. Dumisani Maraire:
     • Mai Nozipo (Mother Nozipo) – 6:55
2. Astor Piazzolla:
     • Asleep (from Five Tango Sensations) – 5:23
3. Ben Johnston:
     • String Quartet No. 4 (Amazing Grace) – 11:46
4. Steve Reich:
     • America – Before the War (from Different Trains) – 9:01
5. Henryk Mikołaj Górecki:
     • Arioso (from Quasi una Fantasia) – 7:24
6. Terry Riley:
     • Excerpt from The Ecstasy (from Salome Dances for Peace) – 7:18
7. George Crumb:
     • God-music (from Black Angels) – 3:03
8. Arvo Pärt:
     • Fratres – 9:25
9. Philip Glass:
     • String Quartet No. 5, Movement III – 5:28
10. Tigran Tahmizyan:
      • A Cool Wind Is Blowing – 3:55
11. Samuel Barber:
      • Adagio – 7:16

Disc Two

1. Raymond Scott:
     • Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals
      (Duration not specified)
2. Scott Johnson:
     • It Raged – 3:05
      (Includes voice excerpts from “How It Happens – The Voice of I.F. Stone,” running approximately 8:01 in total)
3. Michael Daugherty:
     • Elvis Everywhere – 8:20
4. Jimi Hendrix:
     • Purple Haze (recorded 1995 – Unreleased)

Note: Track durations are printed as on the original release and may vary slightly in some reissues.

Interesting Facts

• A Sonic Time Capsule:
  • The compilation captures a transformative era in modern music, bridging traditional compositional structures with bold experimental sounds.
• Rare and Exclusive Content:
  • In addition to well-known works by present-day classical innovators, the release features an unreleased recording of Jimi Hendrix performing "Purple Haze" (recorded 1995), adding a unique collectible element.
• Curated for the Avant-Garde:
  • "KRONOS" is celebrated for its eclectic selection that spans minimalist motifs, avant-garde expressions, and modern reinterpretations of the classical canon.

Publishers & Credits

• Distributed By:
    • NONESUCH Records, WEA International Inc.
    • Printed and manufactured in the EU
• Additional Licensing:
    • For the United States, distribution is handled by WEA International Inc.
• Copyright:
    • All rights reserved; unauthorized copying and public performance are prohibited by law.

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