Philip Glass & Alfred Schnittke – Violin Concerto | Concerto Grosso No. 5: A Captivating Live Classical Experience (CD)

Product Information

• UPC: 028943709125
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 437 091-2
• Catalog Number: POL 925 / GH
• Format: CD, Album, Stereo, PMDC, Germany
• Country: Europe
• Total Playing Time: 52:39
• Recording Type: Live Recording
• Recording Venue: Jim Großen Saal des Wiener Musikvereins, Vienna, Germany

Artists & Contributors:

• Violin: Gidon Kremer
• Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
• Conductor: Christoph von Dohnányi
• Piano (Concerto Grosso No. 5 only): Rainer Keuschnig
• Compositions:
  • Violin Concerto by Philip Glass (Commissioned by The American Composers Orchestra, in honor of Paul Zukofsky and Dennis Russell Davies)
  • Concerto Grosso No. 5 by Alfred Schnittke for Violin, an Invisible Piano & Orchestra
• Artistic & Production Credits:
  • Edited by Ingmar Haas (Glass tracks)
  • Engineer (Balance): Rainer Maillard
  • Album cover detail “Formula Of The Universe” by Pavel Filonov
  • Liner Notes in multiple languages by Dominique Sohet, Ernesto Napolitano, David Fanning, Stefan Lerche, Dennis Collins, Carlo Vitali, Susan Feder, and others
  • Produced by Wolfgang Stengel

Overview

This live recording brings together two strikingly different contemporary masterpieces. On one side, Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto unfolds in three dynamic movements—expressive, rhythmic, and contemplative—commissioned by The American Composers Orchestra. On the other, Alfred Schnittke’s Concerto Grosso No. 5 offers a unique sonic adventure with its blend of visible virtuosity and the mysterious “invisible piano” sound. Performed by the internationally acclaimed violinist Gidon Kremer, supported by the world-renowned Wiener Philharmoniker and led by conductor Christoph von Dohnányi, this album captures the raw energy and nuance of a live performance recorded at the historic Wiener Musikverein.

Visión General

Esta grabación en vivo une dos obras maestras contemporáneas de apariencia contrastante. Por un lado, el Concierto para Violín de Philip Glass se despliega en tres movimientos dinámicos—expresivos, rítmicos y contemplativos—encargados por The American Composers Orchestra. Por otro, el Concerto Grosso No. 5 de Alfred Schnittke ofrece una aventura sonora única, combinando una virtuosidad visible con el enigmático sonido de un “pianoforte invisible.” Interpretado por el aclamado violinista Gidon Kremer, acompañado de la renombrada Wiener Philharmoniker y dirigido por Christoph von Dohnányi, este álbum captura la energía cruda y los matices de una actuación en vivo, grabada en el histórico Wiener Musikverein.

Product Features

• Audio Quality: High-fidelity live recording captured in a world-class acoustical hall.
• Genre: Classical, Modern, Post-Modern
• Performance Style: Live interpretation with dynamic contrasts and nuanced phrasing.
• Unique Instrumentation: Schnittke’s work features an “invisible piano” amplified from behind the stage for a distinctive sound effect.
• Artwork: Features detailed cover art highlighting the “Formula Of The Universe” by Pavel Filonov.
• Production Details: Recorded in stereo with premium engineering and edited by noted professionals.

Interesting Facts

• Dual Compositional Vision:
  This album uniquely juxtaposes the minimalist, repetitive structures of Philip Glass with Alfred Schnittke’s polytextural and multifaceted musical language.

• Historic Collaboration:
  The performance unites legendary artists—violinist Gidon Kremer, the Wiener Philharmoniker, and conductor Christoph von Dohnányi—under one roof at the famed Wiener Musikverein.

• Commission and Innovation:
  Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto was specially commissioned by The American Composers Orchestra, while Schnittke’s Concerto Grosso No. 5 challenges audiences with its innovative instrumentation (the “invisible piano” is an amplified, offstage presence).

Datos Interesantes

• Doble Visión Composicional:
  Este álbum yuxtapone de manera única las estructuras minimalistas y repetitivas de Philip Glass con el lenguaje musical politextural y multifacético de Alfred Schnittke.

• Colaboración Histórica:
  La interpretación reúne a artistas legendarios—el violinista Gidon Kremer, la Wiener Philharmoniker y el director Christoph von Dohnányi—en el célebre Wiener Musikverein.

• Encargo e Innovación:
  El Concierto para Violín de Philip Glass fue encargado especialmente por The American Composers Orchestra, mientras que el Concerto Grosso No. 5 de Schnittke desafía al público con su innovadora instrumentación (el “pianoforte invisible” se presenta amplificado desde fuera del escenario).

Track Listing

Philip Glass – Violin Concerto (Total Duration: 24:52)

1. Movement 1: ♪ = 104 - ♪ = 120 – 6:38
2. Movement 2: ♪ ≈ 108 – 8:46
3. Movement 3: ♪ ≈ 150 – Coda: Poco Meno ♪ = 104 – 9:30

Alfred Schnittke – Concerto Grosso No. 5 for Violin, Invisible Piano & Orchestra (Total Duration: 27:35)

1. Movement 1: Allegretto – 7:46
2. Movement 2: (Without Tempo Indication / Ohne Tempobezeichnung / Sans Indication De Tempo / Senza Indicazione Di Tempo) – 5:18
3. Movement 3: Allegro Vivace – 6:02
4. Movement 4: Lento – 8:29

Publishers & Credits

• Phonographic Copyright: ℗ Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
• Musical Copyrights:
  • © Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.
  • © Susan Feder
  • © David Fanning
  • © Dominique Sohet
  • © Ernesto Napolitano
• Published By:Printed By: Neef, Wittingen
  • Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.
  • Hans Sikorski Musikverlag
  • Music Sales Corp.
  • G. Schirmer Inc.
  • Euphorbia Productions Ltd.
• Recording Venue: Wiener Musikverein
• Commissioned By: The American Composers Orchestra (Philip Glass Concerto)
• Cover Art Detail: By Pavel Filonov
• Producer: Wolfgang Stengel

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