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Stradisartus: Quintet Eight Etudes – A Masterclass in Contemporary Woodwind Repertoire (Music CD)

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Stradisartus: Quintet Eight Etudes – A Masterclass in Contemporary Woodwind Repertoire (Music CD)

 

Product Information

UPC: 8011570333049
Catalog Number: STR-33304 DIGISW
Product Type: Music CD – Stereo Digital (DDD)
Edition: Stradivarius release by MEC RECORDS
Format: CD
Label: Stradivarius
Recording Venue: Torino, Italy (recorded in October and November 1990)

Recording Details

  • Repertoire & Composers:
    • Elliott Carter:
      • Woodwind Quintet (1948)
      • Fight Etudes and a Fantasy (1949)
    • Franco Donatoni:
      • Blow (1989)
    • György Kurtág:
      • Quintetto per flati op. 2 (1959)
    • György Ligeti:
      • Zehn Stücke für Bläserquintett (1968)
  • Performing Ensemble – QUINTETTO ARNOLD:Recording Quality: STEREO-DIGITAL (DDD)
    • Renato Rivolta: Flute
    • Francesco Pomarico: Oboe
    • Maurizio Longoni: Clarinet
    • Sebastiano Paneblanco: (Instrument notated; likely French horn or second clarinet voice)
    • Leonardo Dosso: Bassoon (Fagotto)

Overview

"Stradisartus: Quintet Eight Etudes" is a distinguished CD that offers an exceptional survey of mid-20th-century and contemporary works for woodwind quintet. This release presents masterpieces by Elliott Carter, Franco Donatoni, György Kurtág, and György Ligeti.

Listeners are immersed in:

  • Elliott Carter’s groundbreaking Woodwind Quintet and the evocative Fight Etudes and a Fantasy, which exhibit rhythmic complexity and refined interplay.
  • Franco Donatoni’s incisive Blow, a work that captures the avant-garde spirit of the late 20th century.
  • György Kurtág’s intimate yet powerful Quintetto per flati op. 2, a subtle exploration of tonal space.
  • György Ligeti’s Zehn Stücke für Bläserquintett, a set of ten thought-provoking pieces that challenge both performer and listener.

Performed with remarkable precision and artistic insight by the renowned Quintetto Arnold, this album—recorded in Torino in the autumn of 1990—resonates with both historic relevance and contemporary vitality, making it an essential addition for connoisseurs of modern woodwind repertoire.

Italian Translation – Overview (Panoramica)

"Stradisartus: Quintet Eight Etudes" è un CD di grande pregio che propone un eccezionale percorso attraverso opere per quintetto di fiati del XX secolo e contemporanee. Questa pubblicazione presenta capolavori di Elliott Carter, Franco Donatoni, György Kurtág e György Ligeti.

Gli ascoltatori potranno immergersi in:

  • Il rivoluzionario Woodwind Quintet di Elliott Carter e in Fight Etudes and a Fantasy, opere che dimostrano una complessa articolazione ritmica e un raffinato dialogo tra gli strumenti.
  • Blow di Franco Donatoni, un lavoro incisivo che incarna lo spirito d'avanguardia della fine del secolo.
  • Il Quintetto per flati op. 2 di György Kurtág, un’esplorazione sottile ed intensa dello spazio tonale.
  • Zehn Stücke für Bläserquintett di György Ligeti, una serie di dieci pezzi stimolanti che sfidano sia l’interprete che l’ascoltatore.

Interpretato con straordinaria precisione e sensibilità artistica dal rinomato Quintetto Arnold, questo album, registrato a Torino nell’autunno del 1990, risuona sia per la sua rilevanza storica che per la sua vitalità contemporanea, rappresentando un’aggiunta indispensabile per gli appassionati del repertorio moderno per fiati.

Product Features

Format & Packaging

  • Format: Compact Disc (CD) in STEREO-DIGITAL DDD quality
  • Packaging: Jewel case with detailed liner notes (multilingual texts in French, English, and German/Italian)
  • Design: Stradivarius presentation with high-fidelity digital audio

Content Overview

  • Track Selections:
    • Elliott Carter:
      • Woodwind Quintet (1948)
      • Fight Etudes and a Fantasy (1949)
    • Franco Donatoni:
      • Blow (1989)
    • György Kurtág:
      • Quintetto per flati op. 2 (1959)
    • György Ligeti:
      • Zehn Stücke für Bläserquintett (1968)
  • Performing Ensemble:
    • QUINTETTO ARNOLD delivers expressive and precise interpretations, with a compelling blend of timbres from flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon (and additional woodwind color).

Interesting Facts

  • Innovative Programming:
    This album uniquely juxtaposes early modern works by Elliott Carter with later avant-garde compositions by Donatoni, Kurtág, and Ligeti, providing a broad perspective on the evolution of the woodwind quintet.
  • Artistic Collaboration:
    The performance by Quintetto Arnold—a group celebrated for their nuanced approach to contemporary music—brings an impressive level of technical mastery and interpretative insight.
  • Historic Recording Session:
    Captured in Torino during October and November 1990, the recording session reflects a moment when digital technology was beginning to redefine classical music production, ensuring an authentic and vivid listening experience.
  • Cultural Bridge:
    With works spanning from 1948 to 1989, this collection represents not only significant artistic achievements but also a cultural bridge between different eras and compositional ideologies.

Italian Translation – Interesting Facts (Curiosità)

  • Programmazione Innovativa:
    Questo album accosta in maniera unica le prime opere moderne di Elliott Carter alle composizioni d’avanguardia di Donatoni, Kurtág e Ligeti, offrendo una visione ampia sull’evoluzione del quintetto di fiati.
  • Collaborazione Artistica:
    L’interpretazione del Quintetto Arnold, noto per il suo approccio raffinato alla musica contemporanea, apporta un livello impressionante di maestria tecnica e profondità interpretativa.
  • Sessione di Registrazione Storica:
    Registrato a Torino in ottobre e novembre 1990, questo lavoro riflette un periodo in cui la tecnologia digitale stava iniziando a ridefinire la produzione della musica classica, garantendo un’esperienza d’ascolto autentica e vibrante.
  • Ponte Culturale:
    Con opere che spaziano dal 1948 al 1989, questa raccolta rappresenta non solo importanti traguardi artistici, ma anche un ponte culturale tra differenti epoche e ideologie compositive.

Publishers

Published by Stradivarius under MEC RECORDS.
Manufactured and distributed as part of the Stradivarius series emphasizing high-quality digital recordings.
Recorded in Torino, Italy during October and November 1990.
© 2004 (or as per copyright if available)

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