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György Ligeti Edition 2: A Cappella Choral Works - London Sinfonietta Voices
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Surprising Variety in Modern A Capepella Choral works
  • Mostly unlistenable....
  • a handful of great Ligeti works.
  • brilliant choral music
  • Exquisite use of the voice
 György Ligeti Edition 2: A Cappella Choral Works - London Sinfonietta Voices

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000029OX
Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

  1. A Cappella Choral Works: Night
  2. A Cappella Choral Works: Morning
  3. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 1
  4. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 2
  5. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 3
  6. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 4
  7. A Cappella Choral Works: Solitude
  8. A Cappella Choral Works: Two Canons 1
  9. A Cappella Choral Works: Two Canons 2
  10. A Cappella Choral Works: Kings of Bethlehem
  11. A Cappella Choral Works: The Fugitive
  12. A Cappella Choral Works: Lux aeterna
  13. A Cappella Choral Works: Wedding Song
  14. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 1
  15. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 2
  16. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 3
  17. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 4
  18. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 1
  19. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 2
  20. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 3
  21. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 4
  22. A Cappella Choral Works: Widow Papai
  23. A Cappella Choral Works: Three phantasies after Hrlin 1
  24. A Cappella Choral Works: Three phantasies after Hrlin 2
  25. A Cappella Choral Works: Three phantasies after Hrlin 3
  26. A Cappella Choral Works: Hungarian Etudes 1
  27. A Cappella Choral Works: Hungarian Etudes 2
  28. A Cappella Choral Works: Hungarian Etudes 3
  29. A Cappella Choral Works: Heigh, Youth! 1
  30. A Cappella Choral Works: Heigh, Youth! 2
  31. A Cappella Choral Works: Easter
  32. A Cappella Choral Works: Hortobagy 1
  33. A Cappella Choral Works: Hortobagy 2
  34. A Cappella Choral Works: Hortobagy 3
  35. A Cappella Choral Works: From a high mountain rock
  36. A Cappella Choral Works: Double-Dance from Kallo 1
  37. A Cappella Choral Works: Double-Dance from Kallo 2

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A vast audience received its first exposure to the music of György Ligeti through Stanley Kubrick's use of his haunting "Lux Aeterna" (despite the composer's lack of consent) in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. This collection--part of Sony's invaluable Ligeti edition--places "Lux aeterna" in the context of Ligeti's other a cappella choral works, which together provide an overview of the evolving phases of one of the 20th century's most intriguing composers. In his booklet notes to the disc, Ligeti recalls the influence of Bartók and Kodály on his early folkloric compositions, from arrangements of traditional material to free, polyrhythmically inflected inventions on Hungarian folk texts, a format that allowed him some degree of experimental freedom from the strictures of "socialist realism" before he fled the Hungarian Communist regime. The breakthrough "Lux aeterna" is a classic example of Ligeti's trademark technique of "micropolyphony," enveloping the listener in mesmerizingly dense textures of cloudlike harmonies. From Ligeti's late period comes a triptych of "Hölderlin Phantasies." Their 16-voice polyphony transcends the simplistic distinction between tonality and atonality to explore "new kinds of half diatonic, half chromatic harmonies." The resulting sound world of fragmentary, dislocated epiphanies mirrors the unfathomable richness of the great visionary poet to uncanny effect. Throughout, the acoustical balance and conviction of the London Sinfonietta Voices give vivid shape to Ligeti's genius. -Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Surprising Variety in Modern A Capepella Choral works.......2006-08-24

This 'A Cappella Choral Works', the second volume in a collection of Gyorgy Ligeti compositions contains one of the pieces of music which contributed to making '2001, A Space Odyessy' such a profoundly interesting film. This piece, 'Lux aeterna' which is the textbook example of 'SciFi' music, is very different from many of the other pieces on this recording. In fact, one is really impressed by the wide variety of styles, where you have some peasant songs which sound a lot like sea chantys and other pieces which are definitely liturgical. One can certainly thank Stanley Kubrick for bringing Ligeti to our attention.

2 out of 5 stars Mostly unlistenable...........2006-08-23

Not even good for background music/noise as the voices get really loud in certain parts and almost silent.

I bought this CD and am returning it. It's just more & more of the sameness throughout the whole CD.

I realize that Ligeti is avant garde but I heard that if you like Gregorian chant (which I do) this CD is similar. I don't think it is. It's very disquieting and full of tension (great, if that's the mood you're looking for).

5 out of 5 stars a handful of great Ligeti works........2004-09-06

As a compilation, musically speaking, Edition 2 is probably my least favorite of the Sony Ligeti Edition collection. Many of the pieces come from traditional Hungarian sources, conceived while Ligeti was still in his early years. They are pretty, but also pretty straightforward and conventional, and other than their simple pleasantness and occasionally yummy dissonances, they aren't really mindblowing like the best Ligeti. They are often very beautiful though. However, Edition 2 DOES feature one of the most harrowing, apocalyptic compositions of 20th century Western music, _Lux aeterna_. The profound tension in the quiet web of micropolyphonic voices is just devastating. Also great are the other later pieces, _Drei Phantasien nach Friedrich Holderlin_, three wild polyphony pieces from German literature, and _Magyar Etudok_, three very complex Hungarian etudes for 16 voices. Those pieces are all outstanding but honestly I think everything I've heard by Ligeti is worth hearing. Check out Ligeti edition 4 for more vocal works, some of which are the best of Ligeti's works.

5 out of 5 stars brilliant choral music.......2003-07-21

This cd is beautiful to listen to.From Ejszaka to Kallai Ketto
is brilliant. Ligeti choral works is the first cd have got choral music on it and i love it.Now im going to get the other two cds in the ligeti edition.
(the vocal works & le grand marabre)

5 out of 5 stars Exquisite use of the voice.......2002-07-11

Bringing Ligeti's works to a wider public was one of the great services Stanley Kubrick performed for the world when Lux aeterna was included in the soundtrack for 2001: a Space Odyssey.

This album is a collection of a cappella choral works and which highlights Ligeti's great talent and skill in the use of the voice as a musical instrument. He, together with Yoko Ono, have excelled in this field though from different, sometimes conflicting directions.

When I listen to this I revel in it's glory. The sounds are ethereal and atmospheric, ghostly and angelic in a way that no-one but the composer can make them sound. I never want those sounds to end and in a way it is like having a sort of dependence.

I could go on and on and on about this but I had better stop. This is one essentila component of anyone's classical music collection yet it really defies categorisation. This is timeless, awesome music, not just for a generation but for a world. Lest Zeus strike me with a thunderbolt, these voices are sweeter and more angelic than the voices of the angels themselves.

Exquiiste. Words are insufficient to describe such beauty.
Yvonne Kenny - Great Operatic Arias / Philharmonia Orchestra · David Parry [in English]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent collection of beautifully sung arias and songs
  • A treasurable record of a truly great musician
 Yvonne Kenny - Great Operatic Arias / Philharmonia Orchestra · David Parry [in English]
George Frideric Handel , Henry Purcell , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gioachino Rossini , Philharmonia Orchestra , Yvonne Kenny , and David Parry
Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B00004TZS9
Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

  1. Gianni Schicchi: Lauretta's Solo - 'Oh, My Beloved Father'
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of beautifully sung arias and songs.......2000-12-05

I am a newcomer to Yvonne Kenny's singing. Her performance at the Olympic Games in Sydney (at which she sang the Olympic Hymn) certainly left an impression on me. I was struck by the richness of voice, and this recital disk shows that quality off to great effect.

At this point in her career, Kenny's voice is not flashy; there are no coloratura fireworks or even high C's. What there is however, is someone who sings with clarity, charm, and ultimately with beauty. Kenny, like a great actor with the words, lets the music do the "talking" and proves an elegant and impassioned conduit for the composer whose work she is interpreting.

Hers is a mature voice, an intelligent voice perfect for Mozart and Strauss, the former of whom is represented here. On the disk she excels in the arias by Mozart, Purcell, and Handel. She also dispaches with class the songs of Gilbert/Sullivan and Cole Porter (in truly disarming fashion in the latter case). There is a elegance to her singing that is rare, but she does not sacrifice passion or committment. She comes across as a consumate musician above all.

On the technical side of things: Her diction is pristine. Enough said. She has one of the most beautiful middle registers of any soprano active today, and her vibrato is fresh and lively without being obtrusive. To be picky, the upper register can sound the tiniest bit forced. Yet taken into consideration with the rest of her efforts, this is a minor quibble which seems silly when I think of Kenny's deft negotiating of Handel's ornamentation or her solid trill throughout the disk.

Outstanding contributions also come from tenor Barry Banks in duets from "The Pear Fishers" and "Linda di Chamonix" (where he really shines) and mezzo Della Jones in a duet from "Semiramide".

This is one of the most satisfying recital disks I have ever heard, and I recommend it for anyone who is a fan of a simply beautiful voice.

4 out of 5 stars A treasurable record of a truly great musician.......2000-08-26

Those who have not seen Yvonne Kenny in the theatre have really missed out. I have been fortunate to experience many of her great performances in the UK both in Handel and Mozart(perhaps the composers to whom her light, silvery soprano is best suited) but also her fabulous Feldmarschallin, a performance that for its subtlety and understanding of this enigmatic lady stands with the all time greats. It is partly preserved on a Chandos recording of Rosenkavalier highlights which for those unfamiliar with it is a real gem.

Kenny's voice has changed over the years both for better and worse. There is some scratchiness at the top nowadays (the aria from La Wally suffers seriously here and could perhaps with profit have been omitted) but her gorgeous timbre in the middle range remains seductive and fascinating, with its deliciously rounded production and seductive, resinous edge. She can still float a sensuous pianissimo. Above all, for a recording of arias in English. her diction is exemplary, and her understanding and use of text a model for others to follow.

The selection of works here is certainly eclectic and contains a number of relative rarities. Leila's and Mathilde's arias are beautiful pieces, beautifully sung; there is some lovely Handel and - especially - Purcell ("Fairest Isle" is all the more powerful for its simplicity) and the operetta and musical numbers are delivered with charm. She is probably too mature now for Ann Trulove, though "Gently, little boat" is touching. As a reminder of her past achievements in Bel Canto, she sings a duet from Semiramide and one from Linda di Chamonix ably partnered by Della Jones and Barry Banks respectively. Banks returns as Nadir to her Leila in a passionate account of an Act 2 scene from Pearl Fishers. The highlight of the set? Perhaps for me it is "So in Love" from Kiss me Kate, a performance that captures the bitterness and tragedy of this great piece perfectly.

David Parry, seriously underrated here in the UK, conducts stylishly and sympathetically. A serious blot on the recording is the horrible cover, though the English texts are all in the booklet along with some photos of Kenny's great performances. Her retirement from the opera circuit may be in sight before too many years, but at least this disc captures many of her best qualities for posterity.
Voices from Long Distance
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    		Voices from Long Distance
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Long Distance
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000048IX
    Release Date: 1997-05-20

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    1. Ro Ro Keda - Zarsanga
    2. Kolan Bolan - The K
    3. Tsaratsara Vinantony Ngetroka - Babata
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    Light Colored Album for Piano
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      		Light Colored Album for Piano

      Manufacturer: Camerata
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by TakemitsuAll Works by Takemitsu | Takemitsu, Toru | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000001ZJG
      Release Date: 1997-11-18

      Tracks:

      1. Homage
      2. Vision of Higanbana
      3. Deux Berceuses a la Grece: 1. Lento - Moderato
      4. Deux Berceuses a la Grece: 2. Moderato
      5. Piano Distance
      6. Excerpts from 'Pleiades Dances': Floral Dance
      7. Excerpts from 'Pleiades Dances': Apple Seed Dance
      8. Excerpts from 'Pleiades Dances': Interlude to Water
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      10. Excerpts from 'Pleiades Dances': Ode to a Double Faced Man
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      13. Excerpts from 'Light Colored Album for Piano': An August Laying to Rest
      14. Excerpts from 'Light Colored Album for Piano': A Carpet of Bamboo Leaves Falling onto Northern Sea
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      Warmth in Your Distance
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        Manufacturer: Blue Monster Music
        ProductGroup: Music
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        ASIN: B000CA3596
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        Nebbiu - Sacred Songs
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          Manufacturer: Long Distance France
          ProductGroup: Music
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          ASIN: B0000AHSB2
          Release Date: 2004-02-10

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          3. Suda Sangue
          4. Perdono
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          6. Miserere
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          8. Vexilla Regis
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          10. Alleluia No Nobis
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          Voices from Long Distance
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            		Voices from Long Distance
            Various
            Manufacturer: Long Distance Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00000DV9P
            Release Date: 1997-05-20

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