This recording, conducted by the composer and recorded live with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will satisfy both longtime Thomas Adès fans and newcomers. Both works included are world premieres, and they show Adès both writing as well as he ever has and breaking new ground. Totentanz (2013) is Adès in his classic vein, brassy, tense, and a bit grim. It's a cantata for two soloists and orchestra, in German, with a text taken from a 15th century artwork in Lübeck, Germany's Marienkirche. The work shows Death in conversation ...
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This recording, conducted by the composer and recorded live with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will satisfy both longtime Thomas Adès fans and newcomers. Both works included are world premieres, and they show Adès both writing as well as he ever has and breaking new ground. Totentanz (2013) is Adès in his classic vein, brassy, tense, and a bit grim. It's a cantata for two soloists and orchestra, in German, with a text taken from a 15th century artwork in Lübeck, Germany's Marienkirche. The work shows Death in conversation with a parade of types, from the Pope and Kaiser through Cardinal, King, Monk, Knight, Doctor, Salesman, Sexton, Craftsman, Farmer, Girl, and finally Baby. Death is sung by a baritone, and the other parts by mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotjin, who modulates her voice according to the various characters. The finale with the small child is extremely affecting. Even better, however, may be the Concerto for piano and orchestra (2018), in the traditional three-movement concerto form, yet...
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