Anthèmes
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Understanding Pierre Boulez’s Anthèmes: ‘Creating a Labyrinth Out of Another Labyrinth’
by Jonathan Goldman
The main body of this essay involves a detailed analysis of a recent composition by one of the most important figures in twentieth-century music, Pierre Boulez. This work, entitled Anthèmes, was composed for violin solo in 1992.
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Anthèmes
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Listen to a new version of Anthèmes in its entirety. Recorded February 1, 2001, especially for andante
by Ensemble Intercontemporain violinist Jeanne Marie Conquer, under the supervision of Pierre Boulez himself. Approximately 10 minutes in duration.
Mémoriale (...explosante-fixe... Originel)
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Concert notes by Jean-Jacques Nattiez
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Mémoriale (...explosante-fixe... Originel) (6:04)
for solo flute and small ensemble
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Michael Hasel, solo flute
Pierre André Valade, conductor
Performed at the 2001 Salzburg Easter Festival as part of the Kontrapunkte chamber music concerts curated by Maurizio Pollini. An exclusive andante webcast.
Messagesquisse
for solo cello and six celli
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Concert notes by Jonathan Goldman
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Messagesquisse (8:45)
for solo cello and six celli
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Jean Guihen Queyras, solo cello
Christoph Igelbrink, cello
Dietmar Schwalke, cello
Martin Menking, cello
David Rinker, cello
Götz Wolfgang Teutsch, cello
Rouven Schirmer, cello
Pierre André Valade, conductor
Performed at the 2001 Salzburg Easter Festival as part of the Kontrapunkte chamber music concerts curated by Maurizio Pollini. An exclusive
andante webcast.
Structures II
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Two Facets of the Boulezian Universe:
Structures pour deux pianos à quatre mains
by Célestin Deliège
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Structures II (1961)
Chapitre I - 08:54
Chapitre II - 13:11
Chapitre II / Version 2 - 12:55
Yvonne Loriod & Pierre Boulez, pianos
Recorded in 1961 (world premiere)
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