Release Date: 25 August 2017
Label: Neos
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 4260063115202
Genres: Classical  Twentieth Century  
Release Date: 25 August 2017
Label: Neos
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 4260063115202
Genres: Classical  Twentieth Century  
Description
Wolfgang Rihm is doubtless one of the most successful composers of our time and can also look back on an enormous Å“uvre that can hardly be classified within a single stylistic direction.
According to Wolfgang Rihm, in 'Sphäre um Sphäre for ensemble' (1992 8201;/ 8201;2003): "Some pieces carry genetic material within them that went out into the world decades ago." In this case, the constant transformation began in 1990 with the piece …et nunc, to which a solo piano part was added in the second version; this solo part was then "released" (Nachstudie – Post-Study), before it became Sphäre nach Studie and finally "as in the medieval parody masses", an integral component of Sphäre um Sphäre in 2003 – "in which new sonic spheres around sonic spheres formulate themselves around the 'old material'.
This recording also includes 'Séraphin–Sphäre for ensemble' (1993–1996 8201;/ 8201;2006), the most recent work by Wolfgang Rihm which was premiered in 2006, is another example of the constant transformation of themes for the constantly renewing "harmonies of the spheres".
The works on this disc are performed by œnm . österreichisches ensemble für neue musik with Rupert Huber, conductor and Andreas Schablas, clarinet.
Tracklisting
Robert M. Helmschrott
Robert M. Helmschrott
Kevin Juillerat (electronics), Cedric Pecia (prepared piano)
Kaya Han
Helene Breschand, Laurence Bancaud, David Joignaux, Wilhem Latchoumia, Christelle Sery, Fanny Vicens, Wang Ying-Chieh, Ensemble Cairn, L'arsenale
Gunter Schwarze
GrauSchumacher Piano Duo, SWR Experimentalstudio, Michael Acker
Georg Katzer, Matthias Bauer, Margarete Huber, Blaservereinigung Berlin, Bernd Casper, Gregorio Garcia Karman, Evelyn Saylor
Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Mariss Jansons