Hans Abrahamsen's musical language, full of echoes and memories, fascinates and captivates the listener. His music is celebrated on the big concert stages of the world, with the Berlin Philharmomic, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and conductors like Andris Nelsons and Kent Nagano performing his compositions in their programs. His first collaboration with Winter & Winter, 2009's Schnee, was followed by 2013's Walden/Wald. Now comes the anticipated third album, ZÃ¤hlen und ErzÃ¤hlen ("Counting and Recounting"). Three pieces can be heard on ZÃ¤hlen und ErzÃ¤hlen, which form a unit: Four Pieces for Orchestra, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, and 10 Studies for Piano. The Piano Concerto, the album's centerpiece, was written a few years ago after a long creative break. The musical source of the Piano Concerto, as well as of the Four Pieces, are the 10 Studies for Piano from the years 1983-1998. Abrahamsen dedicates this program to his most important instrument, the piano, thus expressing his constant commitment to the German Romantic repertoire. Hans Abrahamsen creates music that speaks from the depths of the soul.

Tracklist:

4 Pieces For Orchestra: No. 1. In Sehr Langsamer Zeit, Immer Ausdrucksvoll
4 Pieces For Orchestra: No. 2. Sturmisch, Bewegt
4 Pieces For Orchestra: No. 3. Fliessend Und Unruhig
4 Pieces For Orchestra: No. 4. Sehr Langsam
Piano Concerto: I. Allegro Volante E Nervoso
Piano Concerto: II. Adagio Innocente E Semplice
Piano Concerto: III. Tempo Di Grande Gioia
Piano Concerto: IV. Fluente Ma Tranquillo
10 Studies For Piano: No. 1. Traumlied
10 Studies For Piano: No. 2. Sturm
10 Studies For Piano: No. 3. Arabeske
10 Studies For Piano: No. 4. Ende
No. 5. Boogie-Woogie
10 Studies For Piano: No. 6. For The Children
10 Studies For Piano: No. 7. Blues
10 Studies For Piano: No. 8. Riviere D'oubli
10 Studies For Piano: No. 9. Cascades
10 Studies For Piano: No. 10. Le Trombe Del Mattino

UPC: 025091021628
Label: Winter & Winter
Release Date: 3.10.15
Format: CD

Abrahamsen / Stefanovich / Wdr Symphony Orchestra - Zahlen Und Erzahlen (Digipak)