A Nonesuch Retrospective

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1Piano Sonata: I. Maestoso
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist)
recording of:
Piano Sonata: I. Maestoso - Legato scorrevole
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1945 until 1946)
part of:
Piano Sonata
11:33
2Piano Sonata: II. Andante
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist)
recording of:
Piano Sonata: II. Andante - Allegro giusto
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1945 until 1946)
part of:
Piano Sonata
15:05
3Dust of Snow
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jan DeGaetani (mezzo‐soprano)
recording of:
Three Poems by Robert Frost: I. Dust of Snow (for voice and piano)
lyricist:
Robert Frost (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1942)
part of:
Three Poems by Robert Frost (for voice and piano)
1:09
4The Rose Family
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jan DeGaetani (mezzo‐soprano)
recording of:
Three Poems by Robert Frost: II. The Rose Family (for voice and piano)
lyricist:
Robert Frost (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1942)
part of:
Three Poems by Robert Frost (for voice and piano)
1:15
5The Minotaur: Scene 1, King Minos' Palace in Crete: I. Overture1:00
6The Minotaur: Scene 1, King Minos' Palace in Crete: II. Queen Pasiphaë Prepares for a Tryst With the Sacred Bull3:49
7The Minotaur: Scene 1, King Minos' Palace in Crete: III. Entrance of the Bulls and the Sacred Bull0:38
8The Minotaur: Scene 1, King Minos' Palace in Crete: IV. Dance of the Bulls and Pasiphaë with the Sacred Bull2:37
9The Minotaur: Scene 1, King Minos' Palace in Crete: V. Interlude: Pasiphaë's heartbeat becomes the Pounding of Hammers Used in Building the Labyrinth1:18
10The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: I. Building the Labyrinth to Imprison the Minotaur who Destroys Men2:00
11The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: II. Entrance of King Minos1:44
12The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: III. Selection of Greek Victims to be Sent Into the Labyrinth1:08
13The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: IV. Ariadne, Princess of Crete, Dances with Theseus, a Greek Victim4:26
14The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: V. Greek Victims are Driven Into the Labyrinth1:40
15The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: VI. Theseus' Farewell to Ariadne as He Enters the Labyrinth1:54
16The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: VII. Ariadne Unwinds Her Thread as Theseus, Entering the Labyrinth, Pulls the Thread After Him1:20
17The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: VIII. Theseus Fights and Kills the Minotaur (as His Movements are Transmitted to Ariadne who is Holding the Other End of the Thread)1:14
18The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: IX. Ariadne Rewinds Her Thread to Lead Theseus out of the Labyrinth1:56
19The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: X. The Thread Breaks. Ariadne is Greatly Dismayed1:32
20The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: XI. Theseus and Some of the Greeks Emerge From the Labyrinth and Rejoice1:04
21The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth: XII. The Greeks and Theseus, Forgetting Ariadne, Leave Crete3:39
22Elegy for String Orchestra
orchestra:
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Gerard Schwarz (conductor)
recording of:
Elegy (for string orchestra)
orchestrator:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1952)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1943)
orchestration of:
Elegy (for viola (or cello) and piano)
4:49
2CD
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1Sonata for Cello and Piano: I. Moderato
cello:
Joel Krosnick (American cellist) (in 1968-08)
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano: I. Moderato (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1948)
part of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano
5:13
2Sonata for Cello and Piano: II. Vivace, molto leggiero
cello:
Joel Krosnick (American cellist) (in 1968-08)
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano: II. Vivace, molto leggiero (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1948)
part of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano
4:35
3Sonata for Cello and Piano: III. Adagio
cello:
Joel Krosnick (American cellist) (in 1968-08)
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano: III. Adagio (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1948)
part of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano
6:12
4Sonata for Cello and Piano: IV. Allegro
cello:
Joel Krosnick (American cellist) (in 1968-08)
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano: IV. Allegro (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1948)
part of:
Sonata for Cello and Piano
5:33
5String Quartet no. 1: I. Fantasia: Maestoso - Allegro scorrevole
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 1: I. Fantasia: Maestoso (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1950 until 1951)
part of:
String Quartet no. 1
12:02
6String Quartet no. 1: II. Allegro scorrevole - Adagio
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 1: II. Allegro scorrevole (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1950 until 1951)
part of:
String Quartet no. 1
12:35
7String Quartet no. 1: III. Variations
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 1: III. Variations (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1950 until 1951)
part of:
String Quartet no. 1
13:21
8Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord: I. Risoluto
cello:
Fred Sherry (cellist) (in 1968-08)
flute:
Harvey Sollberger (American composer, flutist and conductor) (in 1968-08)
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
oboe:
Charles Kuskin (oboist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord: I. Risoluto (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1952)
part of:
Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord
3:20
9Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord: II. Lento
cello:
Fred Sherry (cellist) (in 1968-08)
flute:
Harvey Sollberger (American composer, flutist and conductor) (in 1968-08)
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
oboe:
Charles Kuskin (oboist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord: II. Lento (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1952)
part of:
Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord
6:35
10Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord: III. Allegro
cello:
Fred Sherry (cellist) (in 1968-08)
flute:
Harvey Sollberger (American composer, flutist and conductor) (in 1968-08)
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1968-08)
oboe:
Charles Kuskin (oboist) (in 1968-08)
recording of:
Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord: III. Allegro (in 1968-08)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1952)
part of:
Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord
5:22
3CD
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1Variations for Orchestra
orchestra:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
James Levine (US conductor and pianist)
recording of:
Variations for Orchestra
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1954 until 1955)
dedicated to:
Louisville Orchestra and Robert S. Whitney (conductor, composer)
was commissioned by:
Louisville Orchestra
23:08
2String Quartet no. 2: I. Introduction
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: Introduction (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
1:07
3String Quartet no. 2: II. (I) Allegro fantastico
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: I. Allegro fantastico (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
2:40
4String Quartet no. 2: III. Cadenza for Viola
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: Cadenza for Viola (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
1:26
5String Quartet no. 2: IV. (II) Presto scherzando
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: II. Presto scherzando (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
1:57
6String Quartet no. 2: V. Cadenza for Cello
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: Cadenza for Cello (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
1:53
7String Quartet no. 2: VI. (III) Andante espressivo
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: III. Andante espressivo (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
3:32
8String Quartet no. 2: VII. Cadenza for First Violin
violin:
Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: Cadenza for First Violin (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
1:42
9String Quartet no. 2: VIII. (IV) Allegro
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: IV. Allegro (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
4:42
10String Quartet no. 2: IX. Conclusion
cello:
Michael Rudiakov (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
viola:
Jean Dupouy (violist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
violin:
Anahid Ajemian (American violinist) (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23) and Matthew Raimondi (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 2: Conclusion (from 1970-04-21 until 1970-04-23)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1959)
part of:
String Quartet no. 2
1:09
11Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: I. Introduction
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1973-09)
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist) (in 1973-09)
orchestra:
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (in 1973-09)
conductor:
Arthur Weisberg (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Introduction - (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
4:08
12Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: II. Cadenza for Harpsichord
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Cadenza for Harpsichord - (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
1:57
13Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: III. Allegro scherzando
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1973-09)
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist) (in 1973-09)
orchestra:
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (in 1973-09)
conductor:
Arthur Weisberg (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Allegro Scherzando - (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
4:59
14Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: IV. Adagio
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1973-09)
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist) (in 1973-09)
orchestra:
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (in 1973-09)
conductor:
Arthur Weisberg (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Adagio - (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
5:04
15Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: V. Presto
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1973-09)
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist) (in 1973-09)
orchestra:
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (in 1973-09)
conductor:
Arthur Weisberg (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Presto - (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
1:11
16Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: VI. Cadenzas for Piano
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist) (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Cadenzas for Piano - (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
2:40
17Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano with Two Chamber Orchestras: VII. Coda
harpsichord:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist) (in 1973-09)
piano:
Gilbert Kalish (pianist) (in 1973-09)
orchestra:
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (in 1973-09)
conductor:
Arthur Weisberg (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano: Coda (in 1973-09)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (from 1959 until 1961)
part of:
Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano
2:41
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1Night Fantasies
piano:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist)
recording of:
Night Fantasies
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1980)
dedicated to and was commissioned by:
Paul Jacobs (American pianist), Gilbert Kalish (pianist), Ursula Oppens (pianist) and Charles Rosen (pianist)
22:28
2Triple Duo: I. Allegro
instruments:
The Fires of London
partial recording of:
Triple Duo
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1983)
dedicated to:
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (English composer and conductor) and The Fires of London
4:39
3Triple Duo: II. Vivo - Animato
instruments:
The Fires of London
partial recording of:
Triple Duo
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1983)
dedicated to:
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (English composer and conductor) and The Fires of London
3:13
4Triple Duo: III. Allegretto
instruments:
The Fires of London
partial recording of:
Triple Duo
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1983)
dedicated to:
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (English composer and conductor) and The Fires of London
3:15
5Triple Duo: IV. Vivo
instruments:
The Fires of London
partial recording of:
Triple Duo
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1983)
dedicated to:
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (English composer and conductor) and The Fires of London
2:16
6Triple Duo: V. Maestoso - Lento - Maestoso - Scherzoso
instruments:
The Fires of London
partial recording of:
Triple Duo
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1983)
dedicated to:
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (English composer and conductor) and The Fires of London
2:11
7Triple Duo: VI. Allegro fantastico
instruments:
The Fires of London
partial recording of:
Triple Duo
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1983)
dedicated to:
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (English composer and conductor) and The Fires of London
4:06
8In Sleep, in Thunder: I. Dolphins
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (British composer and conductor)
recording of:
In Sleep, in Thunder: No. 1. Dolphin
lyricist:
Robert Lowell (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1981)
part of:
In Sleep, in Thunder
3:06
9In Sleep, in Thunder: II. Across the Yard: La Ignota
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (British composer and conductor)
recording of:
In Sleep, in Thunder: No. 2. Across the Yard: La Ignota
lyricist:
Robert Lowell (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1981)
part of:
In Sleep, in Thunder
2:55
10In Sleep, in Thunder: III. Harriet
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (British composer and conductor)
recording of:
In Sleep, in Thunder: No. 3. Harriet
lyricist:
Robert Lowell (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1981)
part of:
In Sleep, in Thunder
3:19
11In Sleep, in Thunder: IV. Dies Irae
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (British composer and conductor)
recording of:
In Sleep, in Thunder: No. 4. Dies Irae
lyricist:
Robert Lowell (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1981)
part of:
In Sleep, in Thunder
3:27
12In Sleep, in Thunder: V. Careless Night
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (British composer and conductor)
recording of:
In Sleep, in Thunder: No. 5. Careless Night
lyricist:
Robert Lowell (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1981)
part of:
In Sleep, in Thunder
4:28
13In Sleep, in Thunder: VI. In Genesis
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (British composer and conductor)
recording of:
In Sleep, in Thunder: No. 6. In Genesis
lyricist:
Robert Lowell (American poet)
composer:
Elliott Carter (American composer) (in 1981)
part of:
In Sleep, in Thunder
2:27

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