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KUNIKO's much-anticipated third studio recording features the works of Lannis Xenakis, whose work has had a huge impact within the world of music, and in particular on percussion repertoire. Full of challenges, from the pioneering mathematical influences, to unusual notation and virtuosic performance requirements, many classify Xenakis' compositions as unplayable, but KUNIKO's unrivalled prowess sees her perfectly realise the composer's vision. KUNIKO gave the world premiere of Project IX at the Japan Society in New York in 2014. Pléiades explores a rich variety of percussive sounds and textures; marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, xylo-marimba and drums create a sound world of rhythmic complexity and vibrant colours. Uniquely, Pléiades also requires a SIXXEN, an instrument designed by Xenakis and customised by KUNIKO, who hand-selected 120 metal bars to craft the perfect sound.Since becoming a percussion soloist, Rebonds is a piece that KUNIKO has been playing and performing throughout her entire career. After hearing this performance of Xenakis' popular piece, renowned percussionist Sylvio Gualda congratulated KUNIKO on her 'marvelous' interpretation. KUNIKO is a soloist who is recognized around the world for her astonishing virtuosity, exquisite musical insight and expressive yet elegant performance style. She is renowned for her flawless technique when playing both keyboard and percussion instruments, which blends seamlessly with her profound musical intelligence. KUNIKO's debut Kuniko plays reich was acclaimed by the media becoming Linn's bestselling album of 2011, whilst cantus entered the Top 10 of the Official UK Specialist Classical Chart. In 2012 KUNIKO completed a world tour playing at venues in America, France, Israel, Italy, Switzerland, Japan and Australia and in 2013 performed at several UK festivals. KUNIKO endorses Adams Musical Instruments and Pearl Musical Instruments worldwide. Review: Music as dynamic architecture. - I succumbed to golden praise of Alex Ross's review. He hasn't steered me wrong yet. This is an amazing performance! It's the first time I've emotionally connected to Xenakis and Kuniko is an incredible musician. A perfect example of an inversion of Goethe famous phrase; music beong dynamic architecture. I only wish I had a SACD player. Review: Very musical performance and a nice recording of a wonderful work - Very musical performance and a nice recording of a wonderful work, although I feel the timpani and bass drum sounds have been compressed and recorded too low.
| ASIN | B00TP96SUS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #461,783 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1,030 in Contemporary Gospel Music |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (25) |
| Date First Available | March 11, 2015 |
| Item model number | 16849420 |
| Label | Linn Records |
| Manufacturer | Linn Records |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2015 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.67 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.81 ounces |
D**D
Music as dynamic architecture.
I succumbed to golden praise of Alex Ross's review. He hasn't steered me wrong yet. This is an amazing performance! It's the first time I've emotionally connected to Xenakis and Kuniko is an incredible musician. A perfect example of an inversion of Goethe famous phrase; music beong dynamic architecture. I only wish I had a SACD player.
G**E
Very musical performance and a nice recording of a wonderful work
Very musical performance and a nice recording of a wonderful work, although I feel the timpani and bass drum sounds have been compressed and recorded too low.
M**N
Fantastic Performance
Fantastic performances by a superb percussionist. Be sure to check out youtube selection of the Peaux supplied by Linn at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-yERhrWQbo Linn has now posted the 2nd and 3rd movements of the Xenakis on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-af-KhvbYN4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAhsWLx60WE
G**M
Great reach and depth
Wonderful lyrical command.
A**A
This is the 3rd Kuniko CD - works by Xenakis - the abstract and 'mechanical' content may not appeal to some.
The content of this 3rd Kuniko release (I have both of the others) is more abstract than I anticipated (I will admit I was not familiar with Xenakis, the composer). However, I suspect it may turn out to be one of those CDs that needs time and several listening session in the quiet hours of the night. Time will tell ...
L**D
but then you will love it!
Again, you need to be prepared for this level, but then you will love it!
D**L
WOW
Most amazing recording!
M**Y
Five Stars
OK
T**A
Qualità audio eccezionale (SACD DSD 24 192), disco non facile e per amanti delle percussioni e della musica contemporanea Trovo i dischi di Kuniko ipnotici e molto coinvolgenti Ne ho rastrellati alcuni, ma non tutto si trova e, quando si trova, alcuni hanno prezzi troppo alti (sono prodotti in basse tirature e vanno esauriti facilmente)
ク**ン
面白い 決して華やかなサウンドでは無いのですが、心地よい低音の響きに酔いしれてます。なんて言うのかな？静かな林の中で耳をすますと聞こえてくるような音楽です。
M**R
A wonderful disc. The percussion and drums are hypnotic, mesmerising. The sound engineering is stunning- a depth clarity and spaciousness within which the performance sits perfectly.
S**V
Confesso la mia parzialità. Adoro la percussionista Kuniko Kato e, alla notizia dell'uscita di una sua nuova opera discografica, la mia trepidazione è similare a quella di un bambino davanti ad una scatola di dolci. Premesso ciò, in questo disco la musicista giapponese interpreta due lavori del compositore greco Iannis Xenakis (1922 / 2001) : "Pleiades" (1978) per sei percussionisti e "Rebonds" (a + b) del 1987 - 1989 per un percussionista. Parlare della musica di Xenakis sarebbe troppo difficile in questa sede, considerando la molteplicità e la diversità delle sue opere. Basti qui considerare che "Pleiades" e "Rebonds" (a + b), scritte appositamente per le percussioni, esaltano le straordinarie capacità tecniche e dinamiche di Kuniko Kato. Chi conosce Xenakis ed apprezza la sua musica troverà in questo disco una grandiosa interpretazione. Chi non conosce il compositore greco ma adora le percussioni (non solo la batteria, sia ben inteso) avrà una bellissima sorpresa con l'ascolto di questo disco.
K**M
Xenakis: IX Kuniko Kato Recorded at Lake Sagami Hall, Kanagawa, Japan on 15-18 December 2013, 11-15 January 2014, 2-4 and 30 September 2014 and 1 October 2014 CKD 495 Linn Records Pleiades: I. Melanges (Mixtures 総合) 08:51 Pleiades: II. Metaux (Metals 金属) 13:56 Pleiades: III. Claviers (Keyboards 鍵盤) 10:31 Pleiades: IV. Peaux (Skins 太鼓) 11:25 Rebonds A 08:07 Rebonds B 06:21 こんなこと書くと反発食らうだろうが・・・あえて書く。加藤訓子のチャレンジと健闘は認める。しかし、本来、６人で演奏されるべき作品を、１人で演奏するのは、やはり、無理だったと思う。加藤の「プレイアデス」は、リズムが狂っているように聞こえる（←私の耳が悪いのだろうか）。そして、ストラスブール・パーカッション・アンサンブル（ Pleiades ）の方が、《合奏》《アンサンブル》を欠く加藤よりも、きれいな演奏を聞かせていると思う（この「プレイアデス」という作品を１人で演奏すると、どうしても、楽器相互の相互作用は失われると思う）。 「プレイアデス」という作品は、1978年に作曲された作品であり、ストラスブール・パーカッション・アンサンブルの委嘱により作曲されたもの。したがって、ストラスブールの演奏には、クセナキスの「お墨付き（？）」のようなものがある（あった）と考えていいだろう。←私の先入観かも知れないが・・・。 「Pleiades: II. Metaux (Metals、金属)」と題された作品は、クセナキスが設計した６個の「sixxen」という楽器によって奏される（その他の作品：Claviers（鍵盤）、Peaux（太鼓）は普通の楽器で演奏されるようだ。Melanges（総合）という作品は、他の３曲で使われた全楽器で演奏されている）。「sixxen」という呼称は「６個、６人」の「six」と、「Xenakis」の「xen」の合成造語である。その楽器は、それぞれ、ファからシまでの音域を持ち、１９の音程を持っている（１９個の鍵盤は、アルミニウム、ブロンズ、あるいは、スチール製）。そして、それらの６個の「sixxen」は、それぞれ、低高複数の音域を持ち、それぞれは、互いに、1/4、1/3 の微分音により調律されている。（英語版ウィキペディアより） ストラスブール・パーカッション・アンサンブルの演奏する「Pleiades: II. Metaux」は、冒頭、共鳴でもなく、うなりでもない、ある種の不思議な共鳴音（ホ音の同音反復。冒頭の 約1'25"）が聞こえるが、加藤の演奏にはそれが聞こえない。 「また、第２の試みは、微分音による19の音高をもつSixxenという金属製の打楽器を作り、これを用いることである。さらに、６人の打楽器奏者たちは一瞬たりともユニゾンにならないということも念頭においている。」（キングインターナショナル、HMV.co.jp より） 【追加】この作品は、曲の順番が固定されてないようだ（英語版ウィキペディアより）。だが、加藤とストラスブールが演奏している「Peaux (Skins 太鼓)（最後の曲）」を、大音量で聴くと、両者いずれにも、スピーカが壊れそうなド迫力がある。
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