Edgard Varèse
Kontinent Varèse
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Edgar Varèse is regarded as one of the pioneers of New Music, and with good reason. His piece “Ionisation” was the first-ever composition written exclusively for percussion ensemble to be performed in a traditional concert hall setting; and he explored and searched intensely for sonic experiences. Varèse integrated first the world of sounds, then electronic instruments into traditional orchestras, thereby opening a door to a new awareness of listening. His work substantially influenced those generations of composers that came after him: a link between the beautiful, the exciting and the musically unfamiliar. The 2009 Salzburg Festival dedicated its “Kontinente” series to this brilliant New Music pioneer – and we are delighted to present these excellent recordings to you!
Format
1 Ionisation for perc. ensemble of 13 players (1929–31) 06:59
2 Offrandes for soprano and chamber orchestra (1921) 06:53
3 Hyperprism for 9 winds and percussionists (1922–23) 03:58
4 Intégrales for 11 winds and 8 percussionists (1924–25) 09:50
5 Ecuatorial for bass voice, 8 brass, piano, organ, 2 ondes Martenot and 6 percussionists (1932–34) 11:14
6 Amériques for orchestra (1918–1921/1927) 25:08
7 Ionisation for perc. ensemble of 13 players (1929–31) 07:03
total time: 01:11:05
Release notes
Recording Dates / Recording Locations Ionisation (Grubinger, The Percussive Planet Ensemble) 5.8. 2009, Felsenreitschule, Salzburg Ecuatorial, Offrandes (Ensemble Modern) 12.8. 2009, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Hyperprism, Intégrales, Ionisation (Ensemble Modern) 11.8. 2009, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Amériques (ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien) 15.8. 2009, Felsenreitschule, Salzburg
| 1 | Ionisation For Percussion Ensemble Of 13 Players (1929-31) | 6:59 | |
| 2 | Offrandes For Soprano And Chamber Orchestra (1921): Chanson De Là-Haut, La Croix Du Sud | 6:53 | |
| 3 | Hyperprism For 9 Winds And Percussionists (1922-23) | 3:58 | |
| 4 | Intégrales For 11 Winds And 8 Percussionists (1924-25) | 9:50 | |
| 5 | Ecuatorial For Bass Voice, 8 Brass, Piano, Organ, 2 Ondes Martenot And 6 Percussionists (1932-34) | 11:14 | |
| 6 | Amériques For Orchestra (1918-1921/1927) | 25:08 | |
| 7 | Ionisation For Percussion Ensemble Of 13 Players (1929-31) | 7:03 |
