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Boundaries: music by Jaan Rääts

Boundaries

Boundaries:  music by Jaan Rääts
lorenzo meo, piano

Jaan Rääts . 24 Marginalia Op. 68
Jaan Rääts . Sonata Op. 82

1 CD . (P2006)

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About this recording

Estonian composer Jaan Rääts (born in 1932) belongs to the same historical period as Reich, Berio and Stockhausen. After studying composition with Heino Eller, he became one of the innovators in Estonian music in the 1950s alongside Arvo Pärt. Typical of his work is a seemingly neo-classical polystylism linked with contemporary composition techniques.

Two pieces are recorded on this CD. The 24 Marginalia for two pianos, op. 68, reflect to some extent the wealth of musical impressions surrounding us today. In an expressive manner unique to Rääts, the composer has set his marginal observations in a stylistic kaleidoscope ranging from baroque to rock.

Sonata op. 82 for two pianos is, in contrast, a piece of great breadth with clear neo-classical roots. The piece embodies all of the characteristics unique to Rääts music: high-keyed rhythm, fast pacing, obsessive and persistent repetition, alternating captivating lines and harmonies with moments of harsh and improvised dissonance.

Jaan Rääts is a professor at the Estonian Academy of Music in Tallinn. From 1974 to 1992 he was the president of the Estonian Composers Union; he as also acted as the director of national Estonian radio and artistic director in the department of music for Estonian national television.

 

Detailed track list

BOUNDARIES: music by Jaan Rääts
Lorenzo Meo, piano
24 Marginalia op. 68 for two pianos
[01] no. 1 A minor [1'57'']
[02] no. 2 G major [1'57'']
[03] no. 3 E minor [0'50'']
[04] no. 4 D major [1'07'']
[05] no. 5 B minor [1'21'']
[06] no. 6 A major [0'42'']
[07] no. 7 F sharp minor [1'04'']
[08] no. 8 E major [1'19'']
[09] no. 9 C sharp minor [1'06'']
[10] no. 10 B major [1'31'']
[11] no. 11 G sharp minor [1'04'']
[12] no. 12 F sharp major [1'47'']
[13] no. 13 E flat minor [1'43'']
[14] no. 14 D flat major [1'14'']
[15] no. 15 B flat minor [1'13'']
[16] no. 16 A flat major [1'40'']
[17] no. 17 F minor [1'15'']
[18] no. 18 E flat major [1'19'']
[19] no. 19 C minor [1'47'']
[20] no. 20 B flat major [1'29'']
[21] no. 21 G minor [1'20'']
[22] no. 22 F major [1'44'']
[23] no. 23 D minor [1'28'']
[24] no. 24 C mjor [0'44'']
Sonata op. 82 for two pianos
[25] I mouvement [4'38'']
[26] II mouvement [5'39'']
[27] III mouvement [5'16'']
Lorenzo Meo, piano 1 & 2

     

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