Kim Kashkashian's 2012 release on ECM New Series is an exploration of works for solo viola by György Kurtág and György Ligeti, two modernist composers whose experimental music is surprisingly accessible to informed listeners. Between the two of them, Kurtág created the most aphoristic and enigmatic music in Signs, Games and Messages, and the 19 pieces are quite short (some lasting under a minute), wispy, and elusive. In contrast, Ligeti's six-movement Sonata is bold, substantial, and assertive, with movements that are ...
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Kim Kashkashian's 2012 release on ECM New Series is an exploration of works for solo viola by György Kurtág and György Ligeti, two modernist composers whose experimental music is surprisingly accessible to informed listeners. Between the two of them, Kurtág created the most aphoristic and enigmatic music in Signs, Games and Messages, and the 19 pieces are quite short (some lasting under a minute), wispy, and elusive. In contrast, Ligeti's six-movement Sonata is bold, substantial, and assertive, with movements that are longer and more developed than Kurtág's fleeting impressions, and a melodic language that is heavily inflected with microtones. Despite the apparent differences in personality and expression, both Kurtág and Ligeti reveal a shared heritage, for these pieces are reminiscent of Béla Bartók, especially in the use of extended string techniques, allusions to folk melodies, and adoption of exotic scales and modes. To the extent that the music sets a particular mood, this album is mostly...
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György Kurtág; György Ligeti. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
