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Argot
Navona

Argot

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Details

Composer
BOULEZ DONATONI LUTOSLAWSKI
Artist
Mathieu, Arakawa
Format
CD
Label
Navona
Released
Jul 14, 2017
Catalog #
NV6105
UPC
896931004053

About

Veronique Mathieu's Argot is a spectacular demonstration of her abilities as a violinist, as well as the dramatic range of her instrument. The recording embodies the definition of its title - Argot, whcih means teh language of a particular group in two meaningful ways. First, Mathieu has selected a unique array of violin-centric works that illuminate the creative strengths of twentieth century modernist composers. Second, as a result of the album's daring program and Mathieu's incredible talents, listeners enjoy the opportunity to hear every nuance of the violin's expressive vocabulary executed at the highest possible level. Argot focuses on compositions by three titans of twentieth century european modernism: Franco Donatoni, Pierre Boulez, and Witold Lutoslawski. Donatoni's Argo: Due pezzi per violono not only gives the album its title, but also serves as one of two solo violin works on the album, alongside Boulez's Anthemes 1 pour violon seul. These pieces reveal the depths of Mathieu's virtuosity, as she delivers deeply human and emotive performances of these notably technical and demanding works. In Mathieu's rendering of these compositions, every corner of the violin's sound world is both exploited and imbued with significance. Some might think that any piece written for solo instrument must be limited in what it can express, but, with that instrument in Mathieu's hands, this theory is thoroughly disapproved as neither Donatoni nor Boulez's compositions submit to its tenets. On the contrary, Mathieu's expert performances turn these works' intricate gestures and motives into the foundation of compelling musical narratives with which the listener cannot help but become enchanted.

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 I. — 04:23
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    04:23
    Composer
    Franco Donatoni
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu
  2. 2 II. — 08:17
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    08:17
    Composer
    Franco Donatoni
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu
  3. 3 Anthemes 08:55
    Track
    3
    Title
    Anthemes
    Duration
    08:55
    Composer
    Pierre Boulez
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu
  4. 4 Recitative e arioso 03:50
    Track
    4
    Title
    Recitative e arioso
    Duration
    03:50
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa
  5. 5 Subito 04:30
    Track
    5
    Title
    Subito
    Duration
    04:30
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa
  6. 6 I. Allegro giusto 03:49
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Allegro giusto
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa
  7. 7 II. Ad libitum 01:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Ad libitum
    Duration
    01:07
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa
  8. 8 III. Largo 06:23
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Largo
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa
  9. 9 IV. Ad libitum 00:46
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Ad libitum
    Duration
    00:46
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa
  10. 10 V. Presto 03:34
    Track
    10
    Title
    V. Presto
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Witold Lutosławski
    Performer
    Véronique Mathieu, Jasmin Arakawa