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Composer: HENZE, Hans Werner ((b. 1930)) |
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ID: MSV28511
CDs: 2
Type: CD
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Collection: Instrumental
Cellist Ulrich Heinen has over the years commissioned solo cello pieces from composers Simon Holt, Howard Skempton, and Gerald Barry. He has performed all of them many times, mostly in conjunction with Bach’s cello suites (as demonstrated here) or in connection with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Also included on this recording are two 20th century “classics” - Hans Werner Henze’s Serenade and Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s Sonata.
In order that these modern but very accessible pieces receive exposure to a wider audience, they are presented here with five of the six Bach suites - all played on the same cello (at modern pitch). The sixth and final suite is omitted as that asks for a 5-string cello with a top E-string, and have been performed in this manner by Heinen on many occasions.
Ulrich Heinen came to the UK in 1984 at the request of Sir Simon Rattle to become principal cellist of the CBSO. His formidable technique and musicianship have enabled him to further develop his solo career with numerous recitals, concerts and radio broadcasts. He co-founded the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, which is one of Britain’s most important ensembles for contemporary music.
Ulrich Heinen plays a cello by Giovanni Grancino (Milan 1722)
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J.S. BACH:
Cello Suites 1-5 (BWV1007-1011)
B.A. ZIMMERMANN:
Sonata for Solo Cello
HOWARD SKEMPTON:
Six Figures for Solo Cello
GERALD BARRY:
Triorchic Blues
SIMON HOLT:
Feet of Clay
HANS WERNER HENZE:
Serenade for Solo Cello (9 movements, viz:
1 Adagio rubato; 2 Poco allegretto;
3 Pastrorale; 4 Andante con moto, rubato;
5 Vivace; 6 Tango; 7 Allegro marciale;
8 Allegretto; 9 Menuett |
| 15.00 eur Buy |
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ID: MSVCD92028
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection: Instrumental
Subcollection: Violin
Major works for solo violin by leading modern composers, a tour de force of skilful and virtuosic musicianship.
tracks: Naji Hakim: Sonata for solo violin David Matthews: Fuga Three Studies Dmitri Smirnov: Two Fugues Hans Werner Henze: Serenade Sonata for solo violin |
| 12.00 eur Buy |
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ID: MSVCD92102
CDs: 1
Type: CD
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Collection: Vocal Collection
Subcollection: Vocal and Piano
A most remarkable CD, demonstrating the real avant-garde in vocal music, requiring phenomenal levels of vocal virtuosity. The performance by Clare Lesser is awesome and an object lesson in how to interpret challenging material.
tracks:
Michael FINNISSY: Song 15 Giacinto SCELSI: Hô Hans Werner HENZE: Being Beauteous (with David Lesser, piano) David LESSER: Ten Virgil Settings Milko KELEMEN: Die sieben Plagen Cathy BERBERIAN: Stripsody |
| 12.00 eur Buy |
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ID: RCO7002
CDs: 1
Type: SACD
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Collection: Brass Collection
Subcollection: Brass
Recorded Live at Concertgebouw Amsterdam in November and December 2006 |
| 18.00 eur Buy |
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