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The cello held a significant position in the chamber music of Iannis Xenakis, and though it wasn't usually featured as a solo instrument, as it was in the tour de force Nomos Alpha (1966) or in the later study Kottos (1977), it was still prominent in duets and one chamber ensemble work. This album by virtuoso cellist Arne Deforce and Ensemble musikFabrik presents the complete cello works, but a good starting point would be with Nomos Alpha, which is approachable for its exploitation of extended techniques and tone colors, and it is surprisingly easy to sit through, especially when compared with the more abrasive Kottos, or the almost equally challenging Charisma for clarinet and cello (1971). The pieces of the 1980s and '90s may also lay a claim for listenability, because Xenakis had adopted a more linear approach that suggested more or less connected melodies against harmonic accompaniment. But because Xenakis could shift textures and sonorities without notice, the music may be hard to follow and presents difficulties for the beginner. Another piece that invites listening is Dhipli Zyia for violin and cello (1951), which Xenakis composed in the manner of Bartók, before discovering his own innovative methods. Aeon's reproduction is clear and offers realistic presence.
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Benjamin Dieltjens, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Ensemble musikFabrik, Performer - James Wood, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Daan Vandewalle, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Wibert Aerts, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Lode Leire, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Arne Deforce, Performer - Wibert Aerts, Performer - Iannis Xenakis, Composer
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Album review
The cello held a significant position in the chamber music of Iannis Xenakis, and though it wasn't usually featured as a solo instrument, as it was in the tour de force Nomos Alpha (1966) or in the later study Kottos (1977), it was still prominent in duets and one chamber ensemble work. This album by virtuoso cellist Arne Deforce and Ensemble musikFabrik presents the complete cello works, but a good starting point would be with Nomos Alpha, which is approachable for its exploitation of extended techniques and tone colors, and it is surprisingly easy to sit through, especially when compared with the more abrasive Kottos, or the almost equally challenging Charisma for clarinet and cello (1971). The pieces of the 1980s and '90s may also lay a claim for listenability, because Xenakis had adopted a more linear approach that suggested more or less connected melodies against harmonic accompaniment. But because Xenakis could shift textures and sonorities without notice, the music may be hard to follow and presents difficulties for the beginner. Another piece that invites listening is Dhipli Zyia for violin and cello (1951), which Xenakis composed in the manner of Bartók, before discovering his own innovative methods. Aeon's reproduction is clear and offers realistic presence.
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About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:53
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Arne Deforce Ensemble musikFabrik
- Composer: Iannis Xenakis
- Label: AEON
- Genre: Classical
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