佳佳唱片

Scarlatti and Berio, Schubert and Widmann:
A dialogue between historical and contemporary composers

Luciano Berio's references to Scarlatti and Jorg Widmann's homage to Schubert are contrasted by Andrea Lucchesini with original works of the two earlier composers, weaving both original and reference into a new whole. Prominent modern-day composers cultivate a relationship with historical compositional styles, bringing to light innovations and divergences as well as a continuation of and indebtedness to the past.

Berio and Widmann are both closely involved with this new recording: Lucchesini and Berio enjoyed a close personal relationship during the composer's lifetime, while Jorg Widmann wrote a text for the new production and is also connected to Andrea Lucchesini.

Andrea Lucchesini is one of the leading Italian pianists of our day. His triumph at the Dino Ciani International Competition at a young age marked the beginning of his international concert career. He has since performed all over the world with leading orchestras under renowned conductors as well as in solo recitals. His primary interest lies in contemporary music. Berio's Echoing Curves was premiered by Lucchesini, and he was also involved in the composition of the Sonata, Berio's last work for solo piano. Since 1990 the pianist has increasingly devoted himself to chamber music as well, performing in many different instrumental combinations and particularly in close collaboration with the cellist Mario Brunello and the Quartetto di Cremona.

Andrea Lucchesini
Sonata in D Major, K 491 (05:33)
LUCIANO BERIO
6 encores for piano (12:53)
Andrea Lucchesini
No. 1 Brin (01:52)
No. 2 Leaf (01:25)
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Andrea Lucchesini
Sonata in G Major, K 454 (04:57)
No. 4 Erdenklavier (01:20)
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Andrea Lucchesini
Sonata in F Minor, K 239 (03:10)
No. 3 Wasserklavier (01:57)
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Andrea Lucchesini
Sonata in F Minor, K 466 (05:35)
No. 5 Luftklavier (03:21)
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Andrea Lucchesini
Sonata in A Major, K 342 (02:07)
No. 6 Feuerklavier (02:58)
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Andrea Lucchesini
Sonata in G Major, K 146 (03:05)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Moments Musicaux, D 780 (28:42)
Andrea Lucchesini
I. Moderato (05:39)
JÖRG WIDMANN
Idyll and Abyss (13:08)
Andrea Lucchesini
I. unreal, from afar (01:57)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Moments Musicaux, D 780 (28:42)
Andrea Lucchesini
 II. Andantino (06:40)
JÖRG WIDMANN
Idyll and Abyss (13:08)
Andrea Lucchesini
 II. Allegretto, un poco agitato (03:55)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Moments Musicaux, D 780 (28:42)
Andrea Lucchesini
 III. Air russe (01:58)
JÖRG WIDMANN
Idyll and Abyss (13:08)
Andrea Lucchesini
 III. like a music box (01:19)
IV. Scherzando (01:51)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Moments Musicaux, D 780 (28:42)
Andrea Lucchesini
 IV. Moderato (05:42)
JÖRG WIDMANN
Idyll and Abyss (13:08)
Andrea Lucchesini
 V. (01:23)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Moments Musicaux, D 780 (28:42)
Andrea Lucchesini
 V. Allegro vivace (02:07)
JÖRG WIDMANN
Idyll and Abyss (13:08)
Andrea Lucchesini
 VI. sad, desolate (02:43)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Moments Musicaux, D 780 (28:42)
Andrea Lucchesini
 VI. Plaintes d'un Troubadour (06:36)