Cornelius Cardew – Thälmann Variations

Label:Matchless Recordings – MR10 Country:UK Used LP 1986 Disc:VG+ (good shape overall) Jacket:VG+ (light crack on bottom part, not serious) 1986 album features works recorded in his later years by Cornelius Cardew, the “father of British improvisational music”, including the solo piano piece “Thälmann Variations” composed to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Ernst Thälmann, leader of the German Communist Party. The A-side is filled with this beautiful, accessible masterpiece, over 20 minutes long, which stands in stark contrast to the strongly political aspects of Thälmann’s persona. The B-side features a total of six tracks, ranging from pieces that speak quietly to the listener to those rich in dynamic variation. The music, in stark contrast, produces a serene tone. It’s wonderful avant contemporary piece. 英即興音楽の父Cornelius Cardewが晩年に録音したドイツ共産党党首Ernst Thälmannの死後30周年を期に制作されたピアノソロ”Thälmann Variations”を含む86年の作品。その人物像から政治色の強い側面とは裏腹の美しく親しみやすい20分を超える名曲を片面いっぱいに、B面でも静かに語り掛けるような曲から起伏に富んだ曲まで全6曲を収録。音楽は正反対に安らかな音色を奏でています。素敵な作品。 A Sample 1 A Sample 2 B Sample 1 B Sample 2 B Sample 3 B Sample 4