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Isang Yun (1917-1995)
Chamber Music
Novelette (1980); Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano (1972/75);
Duo for Cello and Harp (1984); Sonata for Violin and Piano (1991)
Kolja Lessing, violin; Walter Grimmer, cello; Holger Groschopp, piano; Maria Graf, harp; Roswitha Staege, flute
Capriccio 67116
Isang Yun is undoubtedly the most important composer to have emerged from Korea during the second half of the 20th Century. He studied with Boris Blacher who made him aware of modern techniques, such as twelve-tone and serial writing; these Yun adopted without ever strictly adhering to them. His music is rooted in classical Korean music, of which we know very little, whereas its formal framework is often found in 20th century music. Although some of his earlier pieces are more experimental or more overtly "modern", Yun steered clear of strict serial practice, and allowed his deeply rooted lyricism to flower freely. Besides five symphonies and several substantial concertos that – to my mind – are the real backbone of his large output, Yun composed
a huge amount of chamber music. This is for varied instrumental forces, as the works recorded here and
spanning almost twenty years amply demonstrate. All these musicians obviously love the music;
and their performances are committed and serve the music well. Recording and production are very good too.
This cross-section of Yun’s chamber music may be safely recommended.
.
- Hubert Culot/MusicWeb International
... to read more click here
*** Click here to hear excerpts from this Capriccio disc ***
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Isang Yun (1917-1995)
Chamber Music
Novelette (1980); Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano (1972/75);
Duo for Cello and Harp (1984); Sonata for Violin and Piano (1991)
Kolja Lessing, violin; Walter Grimmer, cello; Holger Groschopp, piano; Maria Graf, harp; Roswitha Staege, flute
Capriccio 67116
Isang Yun is undoubtedly the most important composer to have emerged from Korea during the second half of the 20th Century. He studied with Boris Blacher who made him aware of modern techniques, such as twelve-tone and serial writing; these Yun adopted without ever strictly adhering to them. His music is rooted in classical Korean music, of which we know very little, whereas its formal framework is often found in 20th century music. Although some of his earlier pieces are more experimental or more overtly "modern", Yun steered clear of strict serial practice, and allowed his deeply rooted lyricism to flower freely. Besides five symphonies and several substantial concertos that – to my mind – are the real backbone of his large output, Yun composed
a huge amount of chamber music. This is for varied instrumental forces, as the works recorded here and
spanning almost twenty years amply demonstrate. All these musicians obviously love the music;
and their performances are committed and serve the music well. Recording and production are very good too.
This cross-section of Yun’s chamber music may be safely recommended.
.
- Hubert Culot/MusicWeb International
... to read more click here
*** Click here to hear excerpts from this Capriccio disc ***
Check Arkiv Music for more information
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of the many record labels that feature contemporary art music.
Tell us about any others you know of - we'd love to add them to our growing list.
Tell us about any others you know of - we'd love to add them to our growing list.
Contemporary Music Recordings
Albany Records
Atopos
Blipfonica
Bridge Records
Cedille Records - contemporary
Centrediscs (Canadian Music Centre)
EMC (Experimental Music Catalog)
ERM Media
Fleur de Son Classics
Innova Recordings (The Label of the American Composers Forum)
Komplott
Mode Records
MSR Classics - contemporary
Musica Omnia - 20th century
musicnow
Naxos
New Albion Records
New Amsterdam Records
New Focus Recordings
New Music from Indiana University: Volumes 1 and 2
New Tertian Recordings
New World Records
Nonesuch Records
numusic.org
Toccata Classics
Trace Label (Paris, France)
Zimbel Records
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CD Baby: Music Now
ClassicsOnline: 20th Century or Contemporary or by Composer
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