Harmonia Mundi: HMU807408Stockhausen: Stimmung |
Paris, 1968: with the premiere of Stimmung, Stockhausen redefined the very notion of what vocal music is. This series of sonic sequences, entirely built on the overtones of B flat in multiple combinations, embraces new musical techniques and explores the inner world of speech and song. Paul Hillier, a specialist in contemporary vocal repertoire, proves in his new recording that this milestone of 20th-century music is still as relevant as ever. |
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Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier "one of the most gorgeous vocal soundscapes in all 20th century music. A thrilling and important performance -
possibly the CD highlight of 2007 so far." Editor's Choice, Gramophone “A turning point for composer and contemporary music alike, Stimmung merges the serialist's rigour with the minimalist's empiricism. Barely tangible shifts between timbres, thythms, meters and words are core to this work's realisation. With their judgement and ingenuity, the recording engineers contrive to place us inside this remarkable sonic event.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2008 “In this new edition Hillier, who was a member of Singcircle when that group recorded its version for Hyperion in 1983 (CDA66115), has succeeded triumphantly in his aim of more accurately realising the effect of the piece in concert, rather than the sometimes disconcertingly in-your-ear close-mic immediacy of Singcircle's recording, superbly performed through it was. For once, surround-sound is more than a gimmick, since Stockhausen is one of the handful of composers in whose music placement and movement of sound is of the essence.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2007 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Press comments: "its winning quality lies in the immediacy and distinctiveness of 'Theatre of Voices' performance" Kenneth Walton, The Scotsman "Hillier presents this vade mecum of musical mysticism in his own vivid “Copenhagen” version (2006), and the recording, made there, tingles with life." Paul Driver, The Sunday Times "If cats on heat, didgeridoos, nose-flutes and chanting munchkins are your bag, light the jost sticks and enjoy.” Anna Picard, The Independent on Sunday "In one word: hypnotic." Matthew Rye, Daily Telegraph |
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