1.Ricercare 2.Epitaph 3.Carnaval 24' CD XII In Flanders' Fields 'Contemporary String Quartets' Gistelinck-Swerts-Westerlinck-Legley Gaggini Quartet-Jenny Spanoghe-Bart Lemmens-Béatricie Derolez-Rigo Messens Audio Recording Piet Swerts · Nr. 1 (1991) From the booklet of the CD, written by Frans Boenders: (...) Having too much up his sleeve, he was never lured into any avant-gardism but prefers writing music instead. In the present case, far-off echoes from Beethoven's later quartets, from Shostakovich or Ravel, are confessed unavoidable. No doubt the most gifted Belgian composer of his generation, Swerts gives evidence of such wholeheartedness in writing as to encircle the extremities of nostalgia, poetic fantasy, and profilic energy. Thus in the first movement Ricercare he does not limit himself to a pair of themes but in a bridge form (ABCDCBA) pays his homage to Bartok. In the second, Epitaph, Shostakovich is at hand as long-spun themes and melodies hover over suspended time. The scherzo finale regales both musicians and listeners with an unassuming bit of effervescent cordiality. Available in digital format in A4 size, full set, 138 pp. Digital Product – Immediate Delivery: This product is delivered digitally and becomes available immediately after purchase. By completing this purchase, you expressly agree that the performance of the contract begins immediately. You acknowledge that you thereby lose your right of withdrawal once the download or access to the digital content has started. Please ensure you understand this before completing your order.
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