Kontinent (»In Meinem Kopf Singt Ein Vogel Das Ganze Jahr.«)

Album by Edgard Varèse & Percussive Planet Ensemble & Martin Grubinger & Ensemble Modern Orchestra & François‐Xavier Roth & ORF Radio‐Symphonieorchester Wien & Bertrand de Billy

Kontinent (»In Meinem Kopf Singt Ein Vogel Das Ganze Jahr.«) is a 2011 album featuring compositions by Edgard Varèse, performed by the Percussive Planet Ensemble, Martin Grubinger, Ensemble Modern Orchestra, François‐Xavier Roth, ORF Radio‐Symphonieorchester Wien, and Bertrand de Billy. The album showcases Varèse's pioneering works that blend traditional orchestration with innovative percussion and electronic elements, reflecting his significant influence on 20th-century avant-garde music. The album includes pieces such as "Ionisation," "Offrandes," "Hyperprism," "Intégrales," "Ecuatorial," and "Amériques," highlighting Varèse's exploration of new soundscapes and his impact on modern classical music. Given Varèse's prominence in the avant-garde music scene and the ensemble's notable performance, this release holds a familiarity score of 0.6. This score reflects the album's recognition among classical and avant-garde music enthusiasts, though it may not be widely known to the general public.

First released: 2011

Tracklist

1.
Ionisation For Percussion Ensemble Of 13 Players (1929-31)
6:59
2.
Offrandes For Soprano And Chamber Orchestra (1921): Chanson De Là-Haut, La Croix Du Sud
6:53
3.
Hyperprism For 9 Winds And Percussionists (1922-23)
3:58
4.
Intégrales For 11 Winds And 8 Percussionists (1924-25)
9:50
5.
Ecuatorial For Bass Voice, 8 Brass, Piano, Organ, 2 Ondes Martenot And 6 Percussionists (1932-34)
11:14
6.
Amériques For Orchestra (1918-1921/1927)
25:08
7.
Ionisation For Percussion Ensemble Of 13 Players (1929-31)
7:03