Pentaèdre -- the wind quintet whose Così: Un opéra muet, a transcription of selections from Così fan tutte, was one of the most delightful albums of 2007 -- is joined by accordionist Joseph Petric in its release of a chamber version of Winterreise. In this inspired arrangement, the group's oboist Normand Forget expands the colors of a traditional wind quintet by having an oboe d'amore substitute for the oboe, and having the flute, clarinet, and horn double other instruments. In Das Wirtshaus, the instrumentalists hum rather ...
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Pentaèdre -- the wind quintet whose Così: Un opéra muet, a transcription of selections from Così fan tutte, was one of the most delightful albums of 2007 -- is joined by accordionist Joseph Petric in its release of a chamber version of Winterreise. In this inspired arrangement, the group's oboist Normand Forget expands the colors of a traditional wind quintet by having an oboe d'amore substitute for the oboe, and having the flute, clarinet, and horn double other instruments. In Das Wirtshaus, the instrumentalists hum rather than play, creating a ghostly, evocative choral accompaniment. Including the accordion is a brilliant touch, too, and Forget uses it judiciously, so its distinctive timbre never overwhelms the ensemble. Besides its obvious importance in Der Leiermann, its color conjures up images of an earlier era in Central Europe and reinforces the folk-like populism that underlies Schubert's profound settings. This version is altogether revelatory, highlighting contrapuntal and harmonic...
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