Label: Mode mode 300

巨匠スティーヴ・ライヒによる1984年の[Sextet]と、2007年に米国の文学、作曲の功績に対して授与されるピューリッツァー賞を受賞した[Double Sextet]を初めてカップリングした老舗ModeからのCD作品。演奏はデンマークの現音アンサンブルEkkozoneが担当。リズミカルな要素を徹底的に重視した[Sextet]に対し、より厚みを増しクールな室内楽形態となる[Double Sextet]、Ekkozoneのコンダクターを務めるMathias Reumertによる推進力を生む指揮の上手さが存分に堪能出来る名演。[Sextet]は5パート、[Double Sextet]は3パートの収録。

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"This release couples two of Reich’s “sextets” for the first time: the Sextet of 1984 and the Pulitzer Prize winning Double Sextet of 2007. A striking difference between the two pieces is that the rhythmic world of Sextet mostly consists of a single-meter grooving, while Double Sextet works in the angular, off-kilter shifting meters reminiscent of Reich’s Tehillim (also of Stravinsky).

Ekkozone impart a uniquely chamber music feel and color to these works while maintaining their propulsive character. Danish percussionist and conductor Mathias Reumert lives and breathes contemporary classical music. An in-demand soloist, he explores new percussive territory while remaining a committed interpreter of yesterday’s masterworks. As creator and leader of this acclaimed ensemble, he explores the bounderies between classical, world and experimental music in performances at rock and jazz festivals. The ensemble enjoys a special connection with Reich’s music and has performed a large part of his oeuvre, including several performances of Music for 18 Musicians."