Search - Arturo Tamayo, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg :: Xenakis: Orchestral Works, Vol. II

More large orchestral works from Xenakis

Ben Opie | Pittsburgh, PA | 05/06/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Xenakis is generally at his best when he works with large forces. This disc, second in a series from this label, presents four large orchestral works (two are premiere recordings). All are beautifully (and aggressively) performed. There are some surprises in the a few of the works themselves; "Jonchaines", the opening work, is often quite melodic and at times reminded me (slightly) of Bernard Herrmann (!).I suspect more attention will be focused on Xenakis since his recent passing. This is an excellent inclusion in the recorded canon of his works and recommended without reservation."

An Essential Recording

Max Ridgway | Alva, OK United States | 07/10/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These four compositions are among the best and most forceful works of Xenakis. This recording of Jonchaies easily beats the version on Col Legno. I believe Shaar, Lichens, and Antikhthon are recorded here for the first time, and they are outstanding works, brilliantly performed and recorded. For those unfamiliar with the later large works of Xenakis, the CD is a must have!"