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Classical, Instrumental
The ARUNDOSquintett shines with virtuosic expressiveness and rich sounds in the classical formation of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn. With its second CD, “Saga”, the ensemble brings to life four varied soundscapes that immediately stimulate the imagination.
Claude Debussy’s colourful re-creations of a bygone ideal, Carl Nielsen’s playful take on the diversity of human characteristics and Lalo Schifrin’s own interpretation of the New Orleans style have long been part of the ensemble’s repertoire, becoming firm favourites. As for its much acclaimed debut CD, “Origin”, the ARUNDOSquintett has once again commissioned a new work, this time from the US composer Kevin Beavers: the “saga” continues…
Tracklist
1. Debussy: Petite Suite: I. En bateau. Andantino (Arr. For Woodwind Quintet by Gordon Davies) (3:55)
2. Debussy: Petite Suite: II. Cortège. Moderato (Arr. For Woodwind Quintet by Gordon Davies) (3:08)
3. Debussy: Petite Suite: III. Menuet. Moderato (Arr. For Woodwind Quintet by Gordon Davies) (3:23)
4. Debussy: Petite Suite: IV. Ballet. Allegro giusto (Arr. For Woodwind Quintet by Gordon Davies) (3:22)
5. Beavers: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon: I. Animato e Giocoso (6:13)
6. Beavers: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon: II. Misterioso e Sensuale (7:03)
7. Beavers: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon: III. Presto Euforico (4:07)
8. Schifrin: La Nouvelle Orleans (7:45)
9. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: I. Allegro ben Moderato (8:39)
10. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: II. Menuett (4:55)
11. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: III. Praeludium (2:17)
12. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Tema con Variazioni (0:51)
13. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 1 (0:50)
14. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 2. Un poco di Più (0:35)
15. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 3. Meno Mosso (0:40)
16. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 4. Più Vivo (0:25)
17. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 5. Tempo Giusto (0:40)
18. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 6. Andantino con Moto (0:48)
19. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 7. Un poco di Più (0:48)
20. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 8. Poco Meno (0:47)
21. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 9. Tempo Giusto (1:10)
22. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 10. Allegretto (0:49)
23. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Variation 11. Tempo di Marcia (1:01)
24. Nielsen: Wind Quintet, Op. 43: Andantino Festivo (1:20)
25. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Dance of Clowns (Arr. For Woodwind Quintet by Ulf-Guido Schäfer) (1:40)