Gert Mortensen - Nørgård I Ching Xenakis Psappha Carter Pieces For Timpani
Review by Steffan Pedersen
Gert Mortensen's album "Nørgård I Ching Xenakis Psappha Carter Pieces For Timpani" is a tour-de-force of contemporary percussion music. Mortensen's virtuosic playing is on full display throughout the album, which features works by some of the most important composers of the 20th century.
The album opens with Per Nørgård's "I Ching", a mesmerizing piece that takes inspiration from the ancient Chinese divination text. Mortensen's performance is precise and powerful, bringing out the intricate rhythms and textures of the piece.
Next up is Iannis Xenakis' "Psappha", a work that is both technically demanding and emotionally intense. Mortensen navigates the complex rhythms of the piece with ease, creating a sense of urgency and tension that is palpable.
The album also features two works by Elliott Carter, including the challenging "Eight Pieces for Four Timpani". Mortensen's performance of this piece is a tour-de-force of technical skill and musicality, with each movement showcasing a different aspect of his virtuosity.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Recitativ | 3:22 | |
| March | 2:31 | |
| Thunder Repeated: The Image Of Shock | 6:24 | |
| The Gentle, The Penetrating | 4:26 | |
| I Ching | (22:00) | |
| Towards Completion: Fire Over Water | 9:08 | |
| Canto | 2:52 | |
| Saëta | 4:01 | |
| Psappha | 11:09 | |
| Pieces For Timpani | (12:56) | |
| The Taming Power Of The Small | 1:54 |
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LP-256, BIS-LP-256Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Grammofon AB BIS |
| Copyright (c) | Grammofon AB BIS |
| Recorded At | Easy Sound Studio |
| Made By | KåPe Grafiska, Stockholm |
| Printed By | Offizin Paul Hartung |
| Mastered At | TELDEC, Hamburg |
| Pressed By | TELDEC, Hamburg |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Robert von Bahr |
| Engineer | Danmarks Radio (tracks: B2.1 to B2.4), Henrik Lund (tracks: A.1 to A.4), Jens Krøyer Poulsen (tracks: B1), Nils-Erik Lund (tracks: A.1 to A.4) |
| Instruments | Gert Mortensen |
| Liner Notes | Knud Ketting |
| Layout | William Jewson |
| Photography By | Gorm Valentin |
| Producer | Danmarks Radio (tracks: B2.1 to B2.4), Gert Mortensen (tracks: B1), Kasper Winding (tracks: A.1 to A.4) |
| Typography | Marianne von Bahr |
Notes
- © & ℗ : 1984, Grammofon AB BIS.
- Made in West Germany.
- Recorded without any overdubs.
- Recording data:
- 1983-08-16/18 at Easy Sound Studio, Copenhagen (Nørgård);
- 1981-01-30/31 in the Concert Hall, Copenhagen Conservatory (Xenakis);
- 1982-01-14 at a live concert in Studio 2, Danmarks Radio (Carter).
- Repro: KåPe Grafiska, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Print: Offizin Paul Hartung, Hamburg, West Germany 1984.
- DMM-Mastering, pressing: TELDEC, Hamburg & Nortorf, West Germany.
- Track B2.1 reads 'Recitative' on center label.
- The performance of Carter's pieces is released with kind permission from Danmarks Radio.
- Gatefold cover w/ liner notes.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Center label, both sides): 76.21 294
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, stamped): C-76.21 294-01-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, stamped): C-76.21 294-01-2/3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, both sides, etching): CS-B-II
- Rights Society: n©b
- Other (Direct Metal Mastering): DMM
About Gert Mortensen
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- Gerd Mortensen
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