Dec 21, 2009

Kronos Quartet - Winter Was Hard

barabara sounds sez:
Chilly weather all around the globe it seems (well, northern hemisphere only of course) so the time seems right for this old favorite. For free-jazz heads (and maybe for free jazzheads too), it's the John Zorn track that may grab — though it's far from jazz. More accessible is Lurie's more stately Bella by Barlight and the lovely choral title track. And the last track is a gas.

an amazon reviewer sez:
This is a terrific CD. From Webern to John Lurie, to John Zorn's wild "Forbidden Fruit," to a stunning rendition of Barber's Adagio in its original String Quartet form, this album rocks. Okay, probably not the most appropriate description of a string quartet album, but it does — it rocks. I think this is my favorite recording of the Barber Adagio. Some challenging pieces, but for anyone that loves contemporary classical music, this is a great set.

11 comments:

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Reza said...

Just to wish you a very happy xmas and new year :)

taro nombei said...

Many thanks Reza. The very best to you and yours, too.
Drop by closer to the very day and I've got a couple of posts planned!

Reza said...

just put one up myself [limited time only]

Arkadin said...

Hey Tara Nombei! Nobody told me that you have a blog of your own, I discovered it accidentally and was surprised to see your name... Thanks for adding me to your blogroll (did the same with your blog) - happy posting & Christmas & new year!

taro nombei said...

@ Arkadin
Hey, thanks for dropping by. I've been keeping things all nice and quiet while I sort out things out.
Your Ark is a regular and essential stop for me — just hope you find a few things of interest over here too :-)
Seasons Greetings to you too!

E-mile said...

hi Taro Nombei, thanks for this (unknown to me) Kronos. indeed a nice Lurie here!
will check your spot for other hidden treasures. want to add you to my blogroll also btw, if you don't mind.
peace, E-mile

taro nombei said...

@ e-mile
you're very welcome... thanks for dropping by.
and by all means -- in fact it would be an honor to be listed!
cheers!

Astroblack said...

Just come across you blog. Great posts - fantastic music. Thanks especially for this one!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much. I'm can't believe I missed a cover of a John Lurie song. Thanks for posting.

taro nombei said...

@ Astroblack and Anon
You're very welcome — and thanks for dropping by (and letting me know!)