CONGRESS ORCHESTRA - Arvo Part: Tabula Rasa (Reissue) - 2LP - 180g Orange Vinyl [MAR 13]

2LP - Limited Edition 180g Solid Orange Vinyl. 

Experience the groundbreaking evolution of Arvo Part with this remarkable 2LP set featuring his seminal works. 

Opening with Tabula Rasa (1977), a concerto for two violins, prepared piano, and string orchestra, including the evocative movements Ludus and Silentium, this album journeys through Part's early avant-garde phase with Symphony No. 1 "Poliphonic" (1964) featuring Kanons and Prelude and Fugue. Also included is the intricate Collage on a Theme B-A-C-H (1964) with Toccata, Sarabande, and Ricercar, alongside the intense Pro et Contra (1966), a concerto for cello and orchestra dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich, showcasing the dramatic Maestoso, Largo, and Allegro movements. A powerful testament to Part's innovative spirit and a must-have for fans of modern classical and avant-garde music.

Tracklist: 

A1        Ludus    [10:14]

B1        Silentium    [18:21]
Symphony No. I "Polyphonic" (1964)
   
C1        Canons    [9:24]
C2        Prelude And Fugue    [7:31]
Collage On The Theme B-A-C-H (1964)    

D1        Toccata    [2:59]
D2        Sarabande    [3:33]
D3        Ricercar    [1:32]
Pro Et Contra - Concerto For Cello And Orchestra. To Mstislav Rostropovich. (1966)    
D4        Maestoso    [5:00]
D5        Largo    [0:25]
D6        Allegro    [3:10]