Utwory na płycie:

• I. Also sprach Zarathustra. Sonnenaufgang
• II. Von den Hinterweltlern
• III. Von den groĂźen Sehnsucht
• IV. Von den Freuden und Leidenschaften
• V. Das Grablied
• VI. Von der Wissenschaft
• VIIa. Der Genesende. Energisch
• VIIb. Der Genesende. Ziemlich langsam
• VIII. Das Tanzlied
• IX. Das Nachtwanderlied
• Jeux, poème dansĂ©, L. 133 (L. 126)

Richard Strauss:
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op 30, TrV 176

Claude Debussy:
Jeux – poeme dansé, L. 133 (L. 126)

Opening with its famous ‘Sunrise’ fanfare, there is no mistaking Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra. A bold, intrepid tone poem, famously used by Stanley Kubrick in 2001: A Space Odyssey, it explores mankind’s place in the universe, diving headfirst into themes of religion, science and individuality.

“From the very long, tummy-rumbling organ pedal, pierced by Philip Cobb’s trumpet, this sunrise took on a fiery, Mediterranean quality before scrabbling double basses plunged us into primeval waters. Roth, airborne more than once, set an urgent pace, bending double as bassoons coiled and slithered. […] Simovic spread Mitteleuropean charm over his Tanzlied solos, a spun sugar topping against buoyant double bass pizzicatos. Who knew Nietzsche could be such fun?” – Mark Pullinger, Bachtrack

François-Xavier Roth’s interpretation of Debussy’s Jeux completes the album. The kaleidoscopic score begins in a darkened stillness, developing fluidly with flashes of light and playful, chromatic motifs that perfectly depict the ‘games’ firstly childish, later amorous of the ballet’s characters.

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Recorded live in DSD 256fs on 13 & 14 November 2018 (Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra) and in DSD 128fs on 25 January 2018 (Debussy Jeux) in the Barbican Hall, London. Super Audio layer includes 2.0 stereo and 5.1 multi-channel mixes.