Allusions and Beyond: Transcriptions and Transformations for Piano

Release Date: 23rd Sep 2016
Catalogue No: AUDITE97700
Label: Audite
Length: 69 minutes

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Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV1050

Work length21:35

$4.00

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

I. Allegro (Arr. M. Reger for piano 4 hands)

Track length9:44

$2.00

$2.60

II. Affettuoso (Arr. M. Reger for piano 4 hands)

Track length5:53

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III. Allegro (Arr. M. Reger for piano 4 hands)

Track length5:58

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Bach, J S: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 (Arr. By G. Kurtag for piano 4 hands)

Work length2:33

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Bach, J S: Chorale Prelude BWV687 'Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir'

Work length4:36

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Bach, J S: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV deest (Arr. G. Kurtag for piano 4 hands)

Work length3:29

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Zimmermann, B A: Monologe

Work length17:49

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

I. —

Track length1:50

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II. —

Track length3:05

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III. —

Track length2:53

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IV. —

Track length1:59

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V. —

Track length8:02

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Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56b, "St. Anthony Variations"

Work length2:06

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Theme. Chorale St. Antoni (Version for 2 pianos)

Track length2:06

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Brahms: Variation 1

Work length1:18

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Andante con moto

Track length1:18

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Brahms: Variation 2

Work length1:04

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Vivace

Track length1:04

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Brahms: Variation 3

Work length1:53

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Con moto

Track length1:53

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Brahms: Variation 4

Work length2:28

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Andante

Track length2:28

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Brahms: Variation 5

Work length0:59

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Poco presto

Track length0:59

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Brahms: Variation 6

Work length1:21

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Vivace

Track length1:21

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Brahms: Variation 7

Work length2:46

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Grazioso

Track length2:46

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Brahms: Variation 8

Work length0:59

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Poco presto

Track length0:59

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Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56b, "St. Anthony Variations"

Work length4:06

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Piano Duo Takahashi Lehmann

Finale. Andante (Version for 2 pianos)

Track length4:06

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The latest release of the PianoDuo Takahashi|Lehmann – their third recording for audite – presents transcriptions of pre-existing works as well as new compositions permeated by musical quotations and allusions to the works of other composers. Drawing on musical history, existing works are approached in diverse ways, from using almost original material through to dissolving of the classical understanding of time and tradition.

György Kurtág’s arrangements of Bach’s chorale preludes and Max Reger’s transcription of the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto transfer a piece from one medium (orchestra or organ) to another (piano duo) without changing the original composition; Kurtág chose sacred works, Reger a secular concerto. Kurtág’s translations for two pianists were the result of a contemplative immersion in Bach’s pieces; Reger managed to retain the concerto character whilst creating a transparent opus for two players at one piano. Brahms’ Haydn Variations and Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s Monologues also exist in alternative versions for orchestra, written by the composers themselves. In Zimmermann’s case, the two versions differ to such a degree that the second one for two pianos, recorded here, should be considered a new composition – a new, second reflection on the idea of the work and the musical material. Bernd Alois Zimmermann integrated numerous quotations, thus displaying the process of transformation of historic music in his Monologues, as well as showing the tension between sacred and secular music. For Zimmermann, “music about music” does not just mean tracing the long arc of time stretching from Bach’s era to our present day, but also separates the traditional understanding of time and epochs out of its linearity.

The PianoDuo Takahashi|Lehmann once again illuminates the multi-faceted cosmos of piano music for four hands at one or two pianos. With their familiar insightful and virtuoso piano technique, the two players manage to combine scholarly programming with passionate expressiveness. Their music-making, both sophisticated and touching, makes even seemingly abstract works accessible to their audience.

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