Gian Francesco Malipiero: Orchestral Works – Visionary Commissions Performed by the Louisville Orchestra (CD)

Product Details

• Title: Gian Francesco Malipiero: Orchestral Works – A Exploration of Italian Modernism and Innovation
• Format: CD, Album (Stereo and Mono Tracks)
• UPC: 809157003625
• Label: First Edition Music (Catalog No. FECD-0036)
• Release Date: 2005
• Genre: Classical

Overview

English Overview

Delve into the captivating world of Gian Francesco Malipiero, a leading figure in 20th-century Italian music, with this CD featuring his orchestral masterpieces Fantasie di Ogni Giorno, Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra, and Notturno di Canti e Balli. Performed by the Louisville Orchestra under Robert Whitney, with Benjamin Owen on piano, these world premiere recordings highlight Malipiero's blend of modernism, folk influences, and emotional depth. Commissioned and recorded between 1954 and 1966, the works explore themes of daily life, rhythm, and nocturne, offering a spiritually resonant journey through his compositional style. With a total duration of 48:56 minutes, this album is a testament to Malipiero's neglected genius, making it essential for listeners seeking cultural richness and artistic innovation in classical music.

German Overview (Übersicht)

Tauchen Sie in die faszinierende Welt von Gian Francesco Malipiero ein, einem führenden Vertreter der italienischen Musik des 20. Jahrhunderts, mit dieser CD, die seine Orchester-Meisterwerke Fantasie di Ogni Giorno, Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra und Notturno di Canti e Balli umfasst. Gespielt von dem Louisville Orchestra unter Robert Whitney, mit Benjamin Owen am Piano, heben diese Weltpremiere-Aufnahmen Malipieros Mischung aus Modernismus, Volksinteresse und emotionaler Tiefe hervor. In den 1950er und 1960er Jahren in Auftrag gegeben und aufgenommen, erkunden die Werke Themen des Alltags, des Rhythmus und des Nocturnes und bieten eine geistig resonante Reise durch seinen Kompositionsstil. Mit einer Gesamtlaufzeit von 48:56 Minuten ist diese Aufnahme ein Beweis für Malipieros vernachlässigtes Genie und unerlässlich für Hörer, die kulturelle Vielfalt und künstlerische Innovation in der Klassik suchen.

Product Features

Format & Compatibility

• Format: CD with a mix of stereo and mono recordings, fully compatible with all standard CD players
• Duration: Total running time of 48:56 minutes
• Audio Quality: Digital remastering from original recordings, ensuring balanced sound with a combination of historical warmth and modern clarity

Performance & Content Details

• Key Performers:
  • Robert Whitney – Conductor
  • Benjamin Owen – Piano (for Concerto No. 3)
  • Louisville Orchestra
• Works Included:Production Credits: Executive produced by Matthew Walters; original supervision by Howard Scott; recorded in 1954, 1960, and 1966 at the Columbia Auditorium and Macauley Theater, Louisville, with engineering by Adjutor Theroux and Frank Bruno
  • Fantasie di Ogni Giorno (1953) – A world premiere recording, capturing everyday rhythms with expressive flair
  • Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra (1948) – Three movements showcasing solo piano interplay with orchestra
  • Notturno di Canti e Balli (1957) – Four movements exploring nocturnal songs and dances, another world premiere

Interesting Facts

• Malipiero's Modernism: Gian Francesco Malipiero, an Italian composer pivotal in renewing 20th-century Italian music, rejected rigid structures, drawing from Gregorian chant and modal scales, as noted in his vast output, influencing a generation including Luigi Nono and Bruno Maderna.
• Commissioning and Premiere: These works, including the world premiere recordings commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra, reflect Malipiero's innovative spirit, with Fantasie di Ogni Giorno and Notturno di Canti e Balli capturing his whimsical imagination and rhythmic vitality, as highlighted in musicological sources.
• Historical Context: Born in Venice and studied under Enrico Bossi, Malipiero's style fused Baroque elements with modernism, evident in these Louisville commissions, which underscore his role in post-WWII music, blending cultural heritage with personal expression.
• Performance Legacy: Conducted by Robert Whitney, this 2005 remaster brings Malipiero's compositions to new audiences, emphasizing his outsider status and emotional depth, with Benjamin Owen's piano adding a layer of interpretative nuance.

Track Listing

1. Fantasie di Ogni Giorno (Fantasies of Every Day) (1953) – 13:04
2. Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra (1948): I. Allegro – 3:42
3. Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra (1948): II. Lento – 7:09
4. Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra (1948): III. Allegro agitato – 5:36
5. Notturno di Canti e Balli (Nocturne of Songs and Dances) (1957): I. Andantino, quasi lento – 7:16
6. Notturno di Canti e Balli (1957): II. Allegro moderato – 3:08
7. Notturno di Canti e Balli (1957): III. Lento, non troppo – 5:27
8. Notturno di Canti e Balli (1957): IV. Allegro – 3:10

Total Time: 48:56 minutes

Publishers

• Published by: First Edition Music
• Production Details: Executive produced by Matthew Walters; original recordings from 1954-1966, remastered in 2005; phonographic and copyright by Santa Fe Music Group, LLC; all rights reserved; UPC 809157003625; for more information, visit www.firsteditionmusic.com

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