The Sonic Rebellion Collection

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Beta (more info)
Composed by: Jorgen Plaetner
Jørgen Plaetner,
Produced by: Plaetner, Jørgen


1.   Beta - 5:39


Symphony No. 4, "Heroes" (more info)
Performed by: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Philip Glass
Conducted by: Marin Alsop


2.   V. Neukoln - 06:49
3.   V. Neukoln - 6:49


In C (more info)
Composed by: Terry Riley
Conducted by: Paul Hillier
Recording date: 17 January 2005
Produced by: Sorensen, Gert


4.   In C - 5:17


Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima (more info)
Performed by: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Krzysztof Penderecki
Conducted by: Antoni Wit


5.   Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima - 9:00


Tren (Threnody), "To the Victims of Hiroshima" (more info)
Performed by: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Krzysztof Penderecki
Conducted by: Antoni Wit


6.   Tren (Threnody), "To the Victims of Hiroshima" - 09:00
7.   Tren (Threnody), "To the Victims of Hiroshima" - 9:00


Toccata for Violin and Player Piano (more info)
Composed by: Conlon Nancarrow
Mia Wu, violin


8.   Toccata for Violin and Piano Player - 1:38


Toccata for Violin and Player Piano (more info)
Composed by: Conlon Nancarrow
Mia Wu, violin


9.   Toccata for Violin and Player Piano - 01:38
10.   Toccata for Violin and Player Piano - 1:38


Symphony No. 4, "Heroes" (more info)
Performed by: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Philip Glass
Conducted by: Marin Alsop
Recording date: 16-17 May 2006
Produced by: Handley, Tim


11.   V. Neukoln - 6:48


Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: First Interlude (more info)
Composed by: John Cage
Boris Berman,


12.   Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: First Interlude - 03:30
13.   Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: First Interlude - 3:30


First Interlude (more info)


14.   First Interlude - 3:26


5 Night-Pieces (more info)
Composed by: Hans Werner Henze
Peter Sheppard Skaerved, violin
Aaron Shorr, piano


15.   No. 1. Elegie - 03:08
16.   No. 1. Elegie - 3:08


In C (excerpt) (more info)
Composed by: Terry Riley
Conducted by: Paul Hillier


17.   In C (excerpt) - 5:17
18.   In C (excerpt) - 05:17


String Quartet No. 2 (more info)
Composed by: Charles Wuorinen


19.   II. — - 5:55
20.   II. — - 05:55


5 Night-Pieces (more info)
Composed by: Hans Werner Henze
Peter Sheppard Skaerved, violin
Aaron Shorr, piano
Recording date: 12 December 2004
Produced by: Ponder, Michael


21.   No. 1. Elegie - 3:08


String Quartet No. 2 (more info)
Composed by: Charles Wuorinen
Recording date: 22 April 1991
Produced by: Fine, Michael


22.   I. — - 5:00


4 Pezzi: II. — (more info)
Performed by: Saarbrucken Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Giacinto Scelsi


23.   4 Pezzi: II. — - 02:30
24.   4 Pezzi: II. — - 2:30


Deserts (more info)
Performed by: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Edgard Varese
Conducted by: Christopher Lyndon-Gee


25.   Third Electronic Interpolation (beginning) - 04:12
26.   Third Electronic Interpolation (beginning) - 4:12


Déserts (more info)
Performed by: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Edgard Varese
Conducted by: Christopher Lyndon-Gee
Recording date: 25th to 29th April & 13th to 14th May, 2000
Produced by: Jankowska, Beata


27.   Third Electronic Interpolation (beginning) - 4:12


Songs, Drones and Refrains of Death (more info)
Composed by: George Crumb
Conducted by: Fuat Kent
Nicholas Isherwood, bass-baritone


28.   Death-Drone II - 1:48


Songs, Drones and Refrains of Death (more info)
Composed by: George Crumb
Conducted by: Fuat Kent
Nicholas Isherwood, bass-baritone


29.   Death-Drone II - 01:48
30.   Death-Drone II - 1:48


6 Bagatelles: No. 3. Allegro grazioso (more info)
Composed by: Gyorgy Ligeti


31.   6 Bagatelles: No. 3. Allegro grazioso - 02:42
32.   6 Bagatelles: No. 3. Allegro grazioso - 2:42


Silenzio (for accordion, violin and cello) (more info)
Performed by: Camerata Transsylvanica
Composed by: Sofia Gubaidulina
Conducted by: Gyorgy Selmeczi
Elsbeth Moser, accordion
Kathrin Rabus, violin
Maria Kliegel, cello


33.   II - 02:33
34.   II - 2:33


Silenzio (for accordion, violin and cello) (more info)
Performed by: Camerata Transsylvanica
Composed by: Sofia Gubaidulina
Conducted by: Gyorgy Selmeczi
Elsbeth Moser, accordion
Kathrin Rabus, violin
Maria Kliegel, cello
Recording date: 15-18 August 1995
Produced by: Vagnsson, Hrolfur


35.   II - 2:33


Beta (more info)
Composed by: Jorgen Plaetner
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36.   Beta - 05:39
37.   Beta - 5:39


Shaker Loops (more info)
Performed by: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: John Adams
Conducted by: Marin Alsop


38.   A Final Shaking - 04:09
39.   A Final Shaking - 4:09


Shaker Loops (more info)
Performed by: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: John Adams
Conducted by: Marin Alsop
Recording date: 10 - 11 June 2003
Produced by: Handley, Tim


40.   A Final Shaking - 4:09


Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 45 (more info)
Performed by: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Composed by: Einojuhani Rautavaara
Conducted by: Hannu Lintu
Laura Mikkola, piano


41.   I. Con grandezza - 09:51
42.   I. Con grandezza - 9:51


Piano Concerto No. 1 (more info)
Performed by: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Composed by: Einojuhani Rautavaara
Conducted by: Hannu Lintu
Laura Mikkola, piano


43.   Con grandezza - 9:51


Fratres for Strings and Percussion (more info)
Performed by: Hungarian State Opera Orchestra
Composed by: Arvo Part
Conducted by: Tamas Benedek


44.   Fratres for Strings and Percussion - 08:54
45.   Fratres for Strings and Percussion - 8:54


Fratres for Strings and Percussion (more info)
Performed by: Hungarian State Opera Orchestra
Composed by: Arvo Part
Conducted by: Tamas Benedek
Recording date: 10-16 December 1995
Produced by: Benedek, Tamas


46.   Fratres for Strings and Percussion - 8:54

Reviews

Start the revolution (Nov 17, 2007)
Reviewer:Emma Choi
Even people who like classical music tend to run screaming when they hear names like Penderecki, Ligeti and Cage. But it’s hard to blame them. The majority of concert halls and classical music stations play it safe, programming little but such familiar composers as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc. Nothing wrong with those gentlemen, but anyone looking for something a little more experimental... Even people who like classical music tend to run screaming when they hear names like Penderecki, Ligeti and Cage. But it’s hard to blame them. The majority of concert halls and classical music stations play it safe, programming little but such familiar composers as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc. Nothing wrong with those gentlemen, but anyone looking for something a little more experimental is pretty much on their own. They couldn’t do better than check out this sampler of alternative classical music that’s guaranteed to blast some fresh sounds into complacent ears. It features no less than 16 modern composers of intimidating reputation, yet adventurous listeners will be surprised at how accessible and engaging their music can be. All of the pieces on this disc are easily digestible, even for those unfamiliar with music that takes unusual melodic twists and turns. Space limitations prevent listing all the tracks, but I have to call out Philip Glass’ “Heroes Symphony,” based on the Bowie/Eno recording, for its lush, atmospheric tonalities. Likewise Penderecki’s “Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima,” one of the darkest, yet most moving pieces of music ever written. Jørgen Plaetner’s “Beta” is a wild electronic soundscape from some dark, unfathomable id, while Arvo Pärt’s “Fratres for Strings & Percussion” exudes hypnotic serenity. All of the compositions explore strange and compelling sound textures, and while a fair share of them veer into atonality, they do so in surprisingly lyrical fashion. For my money (heck, this CD costs less than a fancy Starbucks drink), this is the classical music bargain of the year. (read more)