034571154138

Hindemith: Ludus Tonalis & Suite '1922'

John McCabe

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Format: CD

Cat No: CDH55413

Release Date:  01 November 2012

Label:  Helios / Hyperion Records Ltd

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  034571154138

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    Ludus Tonalis is that great work of intellectual gymnastics which has been called a '20th-century composer's reappraisal of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier', but its twelve fugues and their interludes are notable equally for their emotion as for their (indisputable) logic. The work represents a musical statement of Hindemith's theories yet in it we encounter one of the most adventurous works for solo piano of the twentieth century.
    The Suite '1922' has five movements which stylize various American popular dance themes, each featuring Hindemith's characteristically cavalier use of traditional harmony and Satie-like instructions to the performer: 'Regard the piano here as an interesting percussion instrument ...'

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. <b>Ludus Tonalis [49'53]</b> - John McCabe
      • 2. <b>Suite 1922 Op 26 [19'06]</b> - John McCabe