Track Listings (20) - Disc #1| All Artists: Michio Miyagi, Kaija Saariaho, Toru Takemitsu, Yuji Takahashi, Erik Satie, Jean Francaix, Richard [1] Strauss, John [1] Cage, Arvo Part, Nino Rota, Alfred Schnittke, Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino Title: Insomnia Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Philips Release Date: 2/8/2000 Genres: Soundtracks, Classical Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Strings Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 028945601625 |
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This may be one of the least abrasive albums of contemporary music you'll ever hear. On this culture-melding disc, violinist Gidon Kremer and harpist Naoko Yoshino explore the dizzying roots and offshoots of modern composi... more » |
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Amazon.com This may be one of the least abrasive albums of contemporary music you'll ever hear. On this culture-melding disc, violinist Gidon Kremer and harpist Naoko Yoshino explore the dizzying roots and offshoots of modern compositions from the Far East and Europe. Every work on Insomnia--whether written by John Cage, Arvo Pärt, or Richard Strauss--seems to share influences and similarities with the next. While Japanese composer Michio Miyagi (1894-1956) was looking to France for influences on Haru no umi, Erik Satie (1866-1925) was looking to the East on the preludes to Le Fils des Étoiles. The comparisons are fascinating, and Kremer and Yoshino make this difficult music sound easy and hypnotic. Especially effective: Pärt's gorgeous Spiegel im Spiegel and Schnittke's almost New Age-sounding "Pantomime" (from Suite in the Old Style). Great stuff for modern lovers. --Jason Verlinde Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsInsomnia- No Way! This one is hot! chris jenkins | Slums of Madison | 06/15/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "The title is misleading if not down right dubious. This is one hot album. Gidon Kremer is a performer of rare ability and he is at his best with the broad range of composers featured here. He is accompanied by an excellent harpist Naoko Yoshino who adds her own special charm to these pieces. They work well together and their skills are clearly evident. This album is not for everyone; it challenges the listener and forces you to pay attention but it is worth it." Insomnia? No Way-This is for the living! chris jenkins | Slums of Madison | 06/14/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Gidon Kremer is at his most provocative best! The wide range of composers played here require all of his skill and he comes through. This album is not for everybody but those who want something new won't be disappointed. Naoko Yoshino's contributions on the harp are a delight in themselves and shouldn't be missed. From a musical point of view this is not for quiet nights! It gets you up and keep you up This album may challenge some people but that's one of its charms. Need a challenge go for it; its truly an adventure."
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