{"product_id":"7619931160122","title":"Francoise-Green Piano Duo - Kurtag: Games Chorales and Fantasy Francoise-Green Piano Duo - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancoise-Green Piano Duo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the 90th Anniversary of His Birth.\nThe highly anticipated\nFrançoise-Green Piano Duo takes on works by Kurtág!\n\nFrom the “Debut” series on the Swiss label Claves. This highly anticipated new release features the promising Françoise-Green Piano Duo, presenting works by Kurtág—who turned 90 in 2016—along with Bach arrangements by Kurtág and Schubert’s pieces for four hands on one piano.\nKurtág, one of Hungary’s leading composers, studied in Budapest before studying under Milhaud and Messiaen in Paris. He absorbed the avant-garde music of the 1960s and played a key role in the development of Webern’s serial technique. He began composing *Játékok (Játékok)* for piano in 1973; the collection currently spans eight volumes and comprises over 300 short pieces. These works, which incorporate special playing techniques such as using the palms and elbows, are considered among Kurtág’s masterpieces. This recording features excerpts from Volumes 4 and 8.\nWhile composing original works employing a variety of techniques, Kurtág also arranged chorales—primarily from Bach’s organ suites—for piano four-hands. Kurtág’s four-hand arrangements do not merely add depth to the sound; they pursue sonic effects that take full advantage of the wide dynamic range achievable only by a piano duo. Since the structure is not simply “Primo = melody, Secondo = basso continuo,” the pieces require precise ensemble playing.\nFormed in 2008, the Françoise-Green Piano Duo is currently one of the most talked-about piano duos, having won first prize at various competitions across Europe (Switzerland in 2011, the United Kingdom in 2013, and the Czech Republic in 2015). On this long-awaited debut album, they showcase their meticulous ensemble playing, born of a deep understanding of the score.\n*Note: Regarding “Come, O Savior of the Gentiles” (BWV 599), featured on Track 9, an incorrect work number is listed on the CD’s back inlay and in the liner notes.\nKing International\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus), BWV 106\u003cbr\u003e2.Hommage a Soproni (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e3.Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611\u003cbr\u003e4.Hommage a J.S.B. (Jatekok (Games), Book 8)\u003cbr\u003e5.Ach wie nichtig, ach wie fluchtig, BWV 644\u003cbr\u003e6.Harangok (Bells), Hommage a Stravinsky (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e7.Hommage a Halmagyi Mihaly (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e8.Waltz (Pilinszky Janos) (Jatekok (Games), Book 8)\u003cbr\u003e9.Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611\u003cbr\u003e10.Aus Tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 687\u003cbr\u003e11.Veres (Beating) (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e12.Prelude and Waltz in F# (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e13.Sirato (Dirge) (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e14.Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614\u003cbr\u003e15.O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 618\u003cbr\u003e16.Prelude and Waltz in F (Jatekok (Games), Book 4)\u003cbr\u003e17.Fantasie in F minor D 940\u003cbr\u003e18.One more voice from far away (Jatekok (Games), Book 8)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53525282193697,"sku":"7619931160122","price":4690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/7619931160122.jpg?v=1789730655","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/7619931160122","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}