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Alexander balanescu is one of the most visionary and exciting violinists of our time as well as a prolific composer. Its guiding force has been the romanian virtuoso violinist and composer alexander balanescu, who has led the quartet across musical frontiers into new unchartered territory. The balanescu quartet is a romanian avantgarde string quartet founded in 1987 by alexander balanescu that achieved fame through the release of several complex cover versions of songs by the german experimental electronic music band, kraftwerk. The alexander string quartet is based in san francisco, but was originally formed in new york city in 1981. Internationally recognized as a virtuoso violinist and composer, romanianborn alexander balanescu made his debut at the age of nine. Alexander balanescu violinist, founder of the balanescu quartet ennio morricone italian famous composer and conductor expandingrecords uk label that released some of my works. Byrne, lurie, moran, torke balanescu quartet with dale, caroline, hawkes, bill on arkivcd. The balanescu quartet has commissioned over 25 works to date beginning with michael nyman, gavin bryars, kevin volans and balanescu himself, before going on to include the nonclassical writers john lurie, david byrne, keith tippett, carla bley, rabih abou khalil, recording with spiritualized and recording and touring with the pet shop boys. In the six short years since its establishment in 2012, malpaso dance company has already become one of the most soughtafter cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. Join songkick to track balanescu quartet and get concert alerts when they play near you.
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Maria t reissue by balanescu quartet on amazon music. Kraftwerk discography 19742005 mp3 320 kbps tnt village. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It premiered on malpaso dance company on may 4, 2018 in havanacuba. The alexander string quartet is a string quartet based in san francisco. Explore releases from alexander balanescu at discogs. Alexander balanescu balanescu quartet classical music. Formed in new york in 1981, the alexander string quartet has since 1989 been ensemble in residence of san francisco performances and directors of the morrison chamber music center in the college of liberal and creative arts at san francisco state university in 1982, the alexander string quartet was the first string.
D espite having been a familiar london face for more than 20 years, alexander balanescu is romanian from his boot heels to his black fedora. The new cd, however, is very special, even within the quartets repertoire. The island alexander balanescu, ada milea, balanescu quartet on allmusic. The ensemble came to prominence in 1992 with the album possessed, a selection of classicallyinspired covers of kraftwerk tracks such as the model and computer love. The group achieved fame through the release of possessed, consisting of complex cover versions of songs by german experimental electronic music band kraftwerk. Alexander balanescu born 11 june 1954 is a romanian violinist, and founder of the balanescu quartet. Balanescu quartet the model short circuit presents mute. Current members are alexander balanescu violin, james shenton violin.
Set to music by the balanescu quartet, michael nyman and nils frahm, indomitable waltz unfolded as a series of vignettes with flipping moods that made it. Balanescu string quartet founded in 1987 by romanianborn first violinist alexander balanescu, the balanescu string quartet achieved fame through the release of several complex cover versions of songs by german experimental electronic music band kraftwerk on their album possessed. Balanescu quartet play kraftwerks the model at short circuit presents mute 2011. Electronic, classical, future jazz, acid jazz cd va. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. The balanescu quartet is an avantgarde string quartet founded in 1987 by alexander balanescu that achieved fame through the release of several complex cover versions of songs by german experimental electronic music band kraftwerk on their album possessed. A cuban troupes strong dancers, less strong premieres. Byrne, lurie, moran, torke balanescu quartet decca.
Since its formation in 1987, the balanescu quartet has acquired a reputation as one of the worlds leading contemporary music ensembles with a worldwide cult following. Violinist alexander balanescu and singer ada milea transform a surrealistic play by a romanian author, based on the robinson crusoe story, into a surrealistic mini opera. Freely downloadable classical music mp3s from composer alexander borodin 12 nov 1833 st. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alexander balanescu at the discogs marketplace. The quartet was initially formed by alexander balanescu violin, clare connors second violin, bill hawkes viola, and caroline dale cello. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy string quartets 1 3 balanescu quartet by michael nyman from amazons classical music store. Possessed, an album by balanescu quartet on spotify. Alexander balanescus music seems just right for philip haass wooden costumedrama angels and insects. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Although there are three original compositions, including the title track, featured here, the majority of possessed is made up of string quartet remakes of kraftwerk songs. Balanescu quartet, music by alexander balanescu maria t.
Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Balanescu quartet music, videos, stats, and photos. Balanescu quartet, queen elizabeth hall, london music. Mute records 1978 tomorrow thank you, your signup request was successful. David byrne balanescu quartet plays byrne, moran, lurie. The lush and sensuous series consists of justine1957 balthazar1958 mountolive1958 clea1960. To the haunting, beautiful, and quirky waltz by alexander balanescu, played by the balanescu quartet, from the album angels and insects and, to my recollection, part of the score for the celebrated 1995 film of the same name, one man emerges from upstage center, followed by two women in similar but not quite identical black outfits. He finished his studies at julliard school, new york, his main teachers having been dolly korizer and dorothy delay.
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