More enduring than many other albums of Elliott Carter's music, these Nonesuch recordings have been available for decades and have served as an appealing introduction to Carter's advanced style. In part due to the accessibility of these works and to the exceptional musicianship displayed here, this is a classic recording with only a few flaws ...
If an album's longevity is any indication of a work's success and acceptance, then George Crumb's Ancient Voices of Children has secured its niche. Recorded in 1971 with Jan de Gaetani and Arthur Weisberg's Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, it has stayed in Nonesuch's catalog far longer than most other avant-garde works of the time. Much of this work ...
Jan de Gaetani's consummate skills and uncommon restraint hold her in good stead in this landmark performance of Schoenberg's Pierrot lunaire. In keeping with the composer's wishes, de Gaetani maintains an ambiguous tone throughout, rendering the "Sprechstimme" in a detached manner that is unsettling and occasionally chilling. Her voice is ...
Between 1968 and 1990, Nonesuch produced a remarkable series of recordings on LP and CD showcasing the works of Elliott Carter, which for many listeners was their initial encounters with this challenging yet richly rewarding music. First experiences in many cases have proved to be the best as well, since several of these performances have achieved ...
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