CD

Psappha

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PHNX0002
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Review article This impressive solo percussion CD contains several works that are considered 'standards' in 20th-century percussion repertoire. Works include four movements of 'Eight Pieces for Four Timpani' by Carter ('Recitative,' 'March,' 'Moto Perpetuo,' and 'Improvisation'), 'Zyklus' by Stockhausen, 'Optical Time' by Matsushita, 'Ground' by Fukushi and 'Psappha' by Xenakis. One delight of this CD is the excellent recording quality; idiomatic instrument sounds and performance nuances come through undistorted and true to the performance atmosphere of a live concert hall. This holds especially true for the timpaniworks (selections from 'Eight Pieces' and 'Optical Time').

Ueno's 15 minute interpretation of 'Zyklus' is musical, tasteful, and influenced by his studies with Christoph Caskel, who premiered the work. 'Optical Time' was commissioned and premiered by Ueno in 1987 and relies heavily on the performer's sensitivity to tuning changes and pedal effects. The five sections of 'Ground' (wood, metal, leather, metal, and wood) speak through the recording with passion and energy as Ueno exhibits a strong command over the musical forces that make up the work. While every work on this CD is exceptionally performed, 'Psappha' is a real highlight of the collection as Ueno draws inspiration from Silvio Gualda (a former teacher of Ueno and the one to whom this work is dedicated) as well as encounters with Xanakis himself. Ueno's chosen instruments/timbres blend exceptionally well, and his performance is methodical, precise, and emotional. -Joshua D. Smith (From CD review by Joshua D. Smith, published in PAS newsletter, Percussive Notes, May, 2010. )

Track List   

  • 01. Pieces for Timpani: Recitative
  • 02. Pieces for Timpani: March
  • 03. Pieces for Timpani: Moto Perpetuo
  • 04. Pieces for Timpani: Improvisation
  • 05. Zyklus
  • 06. Optical Time for Timpani Solo
  • 07. Ground for Solo Percussion
  • 08. Psappha

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Vol.1となっているからには続刊されるので...

投稿日:2006/08/05 (土)

Vol.1となっているからには続刊されるのでしょうか?期待をほぼ裏切らない出来でしたが、以前一度だけコンサートを聴いた者にはちょっと遅すぎたレコーディングという感じがする。かつてのこの人のキレや有無を言わせぬ推進力が希薄になってしまっていて、ひどく老成した疲れた演奏に聴こえます。これだったら新しいセッション録音よりも、かつてのコンサートのライブをそのままCDにしてくれた方が有難い。録音もこじんまりしたものになっていて、スケールの大きさや、余韻の美しさ、音の飛び去った先を聞かせてくれるものであって欲しかった。

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