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Odyssey

Modern Dramatic Virtuosic Romantic Dark
$24.99

Details

Composer
John Corigliano, Paul Hindemith, Kevin Puts, Karol Szymanowski
Artist
Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
Format
CD
Label
Gramola Records
Released
Mar 07, 2025
Catalog #
GRAM99338
UPC
9003643993389

About

Under the title ODYSSEY, the French-Dutch violinist Cosima Soulez Lariviere and the Austrian pianist Philipp Scheucher lead us through a legendary world, as it were, beginning with Karol Szymanowski's "Myths" op. 30. The three movements "Arethusa", "Narcissus", "Dryads and Pan", which are strongly influenced by Impressionism, refer to motifs from Greek mythology and are considered a milestone in the duo repertoire for violin and piano due to their various innovative playing techniques. The following two-movement Sonata in E-flat major op. 11 No. 1 by Paul Hindemith is also influenced by Impressionism, although Hindemith's very specific, simple and "classical" musical language clearly shines through at all times. The Sonata for Violin and Piano by the American composer John Corigliano from 1962/63 captivates with it's diverse moods, which are underlined by impressively virtuoso as well as lyrical or complex rhythmic elements. The final piece is the breathtaking "Aria" by his compatriot Kevin Puts, described as a "master of polystyle", who has enjoyed great success in recent years with his latest opera "The Hours".

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 No. 1. The Fountain of Arethusa 05:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 1. The Fountain of Arethusa
    Duration
    05:40
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  2. 2 No. 2. Narcissus 07:45
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 2. Narcissus
    Duration
    07:45
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  3. 3 No. 3. Dryads and Pan 08:23
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 3. Dryads and Pan
    Duration
    08:23
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  4. 4 I. Frisch 04:35
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Frisch
    Duration
    04:35
    Composer
    Paul Hindemith
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  5. 5 II. Im Zeitmass eines langsamen, feierlichen Tanzes 04:46
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Im Zeitmass eines langsamen, feierlichen Tanzes
    Duration
    04:46
    Composer
    Paul Hindemith
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  6. 6 I. Allegro 02:46
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    John Corigliano Jr.
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  7. 7 II. Andantino 07:05
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Andantino
    Duration
    07:05
    Composer
    John Corigliano Jr.
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  8. 8 III. Lento 05:08
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Lento
    Duration
    05:08
    Composer
    John Corigliano Jr.
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  9. 9 IV. Allegro 08:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    08:12
    Composer
    John Corigliano Jr.
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher
  10. 10 Aria 05:33
    Track
    10
    Title
    Aria
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    Kevin Puts
    Performer
    Cosima Soulez Lariviere, Philipp Scheucher