In his second CD release with WERGO, Enrico Belli once more juxtaposes the American composer George Crumb with music from one of the predecessors who has influenced him most profoundly. Given that "Makrokosmos IV" was both conceived and written for piano duet, it makes sense to place it in the context of Igor Stravinsky's version for piano duet of his composition "Le Sacre du printemps". The Belli Piano Duo's interweaving of works by Igor Stravinsky and George Crumb - most important and virtuoso works for piano four hands - opens entirely new horizons of perception. The results are "Mythical Dances", indeed.

Tracklist:

Makrokosmos IV, Alpha Centauri
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Introduction 1
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Les Augures Printaniers
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Jeu Du Rapt
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Rondes Printanières
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Jeux Des Cités Rivales
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Cortège Du Sage
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Adoration De La Terre
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Danse De La Terre
Makrokosmos IV, Beta Cygni
Makrokosmos IV, Gamma Draconis
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Introduction 2
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Cercles Mystérieux Des Adolescente
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Glorification De L’élue
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Evocation Des Ancêtres
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Action Rituelle Des Ancêtres
Le Sacre Du Printemps, Danse Sacrale
Makrokosmos IV, Delta Orionis

UPC: 4010228680720
Label: Wergo Germany
Release Date: 8.12.08
Format: CD

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