Nicholas Rimmer- Complete Works for Violin & Piano (CD)
Wolfgang Rihm is one of the world's most eminent and prolific composers. His works for violin and piano encompass almost his entire compositional career from Hekton in 1972 to the solo violin ber die Linie VII in 2006. Each draws on a wide range of influences from folk-like moments embedded quotations and dazzlingly virtuosic episodes. They reflect the breadth of Rihm's various changing styles which are almost unique in today's music in marrying contemporary technique with emotionally powerful resonances. Acclaimed as 'an unquestioned master of the violin' (American Record Guide) Tianwa Yang has quickly established herself as a leading international performer and recording artist. She has recorded critically acclaimed interpretations of music for violin and piano and for violin and orchestra by Sarasate with both cycles due for completion in 2013.
Tracklist:
- Phantom Und Eskapade
- Hekton
- Antlitz
- Violin Sonata
- Uber Die Linie VII
Wolfgang Rihm is one of the world's most eminent and prolific composers. His works for violin and piano encompass almost his entire compositional career from Hekton in 1972 to the solo violin ber die Linie VII in 2006. Each draws on a wide range of influences from folk-like moments embedded quotations and dazzlingly virtuosic episodes. They reflect the breadth of Rihm's various changing styles which are almost unique in today's music in marrying contemporary technique with emotionally powerful resonances. Acclaimed as 'an unquestioned master of the violin' (American Record Guide) Tianwa Yang has quickly established herself as a leading international performer and recording artist. She has recorded critically acclaimed interpretations of music for violin and piano and for violin and orchestra by Sarasate with both cycles due for completion in 2013.
Tracklist:
- Phantom Und Eskapade
- Hekton
- Antlitz
- Violin Sonata
- Uber Die Linie VII