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| Description: | To mark their 30th Anniversary, Britten Sinfonia and Thomas Adès are releasing their acclaimed Beethoven and Barry cycle as a box set. The works were recorded between 2017 and 2019 at Barbican Hall, London and Theatre Royal, Brighton. Thomas Adès: "This collection is the fruit of two parallel passions. After twenty years of performing and often premiering Gerald Barry's works, I was frantic to record as much of it as possible. I had also loved working on Beethoven Symphonies with Britten Sinfonia, and suddenly an idea was born: why not dare the two firebrands to join hands? As soon as this idea took hold, everything fell into place. I believe Ludwig van Beethoven must be treated as a living composer, and I find Gerald's music to be entirely classic. So the two complement each other ideally." Gerald Barry: "Tom Adès decided on this pairing. It startled me. The first record I bought when I was about 13 was Beethoven's Emperor Concerto. We didn't have a record player so all I could do was study the cover and advertisements on the back. I could look and see but not hear. I would take the record out and smell it. I used my nose as a stylus going round and round.""Die Sinfonien/Viola-und Klavierkonzerte" is a captivating CD release featuring the works of Thomas Adès, performed by renowned musicians Nicolas Hodges (piano), Lawrence Power (viola), and the acclaimed Britten Sinfonia. This album showcases an impressive selection of symphonies as well as concertos for viola and piano, highlighting Adès' innovative compositional style that bridges contemporary classical music with emotional depth and technical brilliance. The performances are marked by expressive interpretation and virtuosic skill, making this recording a must-have for lovers of modern orchestral music. SIGNUM CLASSICS, the label behind this release, is celebrated for its commitment to high-quality recordings across genres and has built a reputation for supporting both established artists and emerging talents in classical music. |
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