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Guitar Vibes: Music For Guitar And Strings / Elias, Netherlands Chamber Ensemble, Matangi Quartet
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Guitar Vibes: Music For Guitar And Strings / Elias, Netherlands Chamber Ensemble, Matangi Quartet

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Details

Composer
BROUWER PUJOL SIERRA
Artist
Elias, Maier
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
May 26, 2017
Catalog #
BRI95484
UPC
5028421954844

About

Izhar Elias has produced several successful and imaginative albums for Brilliant Classics. None of them have confirmed to a ‘Spanish guitar’ stereotype but all have engaged in various original ways with the developing heritage of the instrument during the 19th century, from ‘Paisiello in Vienna’ (BC95301) to ‘Beethoven and the Guitar’ (BC94631) to Giuliani’s astonishing transcription of Rossini’s grand tragedy Semiramide (BC93902). His latest recording brings the classical guitar up to date with works by composers from four different countries; within them may be heard influences from classical music, avant-garde, Caribbean music, Spanish folklore, flamenco, Arabic music, blues, Argentinean tango and even trip-hop and heavy metal: provocative testament to the world’s most versatile instrument. The Guernica Suite by Pujol (b.1959) focuses on different aspects of Picasso’s painting in six movements, with a tentatively positive conclusion. The Triptych of Roberto Sierra (b.1953) evokes some nocturnal sounds from his native Puerto Rico, including the tropical tree frog as well as a night on the tiles. The three Danzas Concertantes pulse and glide with the rhythms of Leo Brouwer’s native Cuba, offset by some astringent harmonies that place the guitar’s usual role as purveyor of folkloristic colour under threat. Finally there is the Schattenspiel Suite by Florian Magnus Maier (b.1973), who also plays electric Moog guitar on this recording. Maier pursues a diverse career as a composer, guitarist and vocalist with bands including Alkaloid, Dark Fortress and Noneuclid; this tripartite suite inspired by shadows is his best-known work in the classical tradition, and for this recording he has made a new arrangement for two guitars and string quartet. There is something for everyone on this album: it’s essential listening for guitar-music enthusiasts who want to broaden their horizons.

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 03:37
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Leo Brouwer
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
  2. 2 II. Andantino quasi allegretto 05:18
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andantino quasi allegretto
    Duration
    05:18
    Composer
    Leo Brouwer
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
  3. 3 III. Toccata 05:06
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Toccata
    Duration
    05:06
    Composer
    Leo Brouwer
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
  4. 4 I. Mujeres 02:06
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Mujeres
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    Máximo Diego Pujol
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  5. 5 II. El ave 03:13
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. El ave
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Máximo Diego Pujol
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  6. 6 III. El guerrero 03:19
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. El guerrero
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Máximo Diego Pujol
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  7. 7 IV. El caballo y el toro 03:46
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. El caballo y el toro
    Duration
    03:46
    Composer
    Máximo Diego Pujol
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  8. 8 V. Mujer con nino muerto 01:59
    Track
    8
    Title
    V. Mujer con nino muerto
    Duration
    01:59
    Composer
    Máximo Diego Pujol
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  9. 9 VI. Epilogo: O la resistencia 04:42
    Track
    9
    Title
    VI. Epilogo: O la resistencia
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Máximo Diego Pujol
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  10. 10 I. Tranquillo 03:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Tranquillo
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  11. 11 II. Ritmico 04:44
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Ritmico
    Duration
    04:44
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  12. 12 III. Fluido 03:51
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Fluido
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Izhar Elias
    Ensemble
    Matangi Quartet
  13. 13 Schattenspiel 16:12
    Track
    13
    Title
    Schattenspiel
    Duration
    16:12
    Composer
    Florian Magnus Maier
    Performer
    Izhar Elias, Florian Magnus Maier, Aristoteles Potamianos, Greg Smith, Juri Kuefner