Signs, Games and Messages
György Kurtág

(b. 1926)

mode 230

Signs, Games and Messages

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mode 230 György KURTÁG: Signs, Games and Messages – Maurizio Barbetti, viola, Gianpiero Ruggeri, baritone

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Signs, Games and Messages
For viola solo, except for the 17th movement of the 1st work, for baritone and viola. Includes program notes in English, French, German and Italian (18 p.) linked to from resource. Text to the 17th movement of the 1st work by Samuel Beckett. Maurizio Barbetti, viola ; Gianpiero Ruggeri, baritone. Recorded in 2010.

Signs, Games and Messages

Maurizio Barbetti, viola
Gianpiero Ruggeri, baritone (track 17)

Signs, Games and Messages (1961-2005)

    1. Signs I (1961 rev. 2005) (1:06 )
    2. Signs II  (1961 rev. 2005) (0:32)
    3. Hommage a John Cage (1987 rev. 1991) (1:41 *)
    4. Perpetuum mobile a  (1987 rev. 1991) (0:56 *)
    5. Perpetuum mobile b (1987 rev. 1991) (1:10 *)
    6. Perpetuum mobile c (1987 rev. 1991) (1:03 *)
    7. Klagendes Lied (1987 rev. 1991)  (1:56 *)
    8. Zank-Kromatisch (1987 rev. 1994)  (1:03)
    9. Flapping-slapping (1987 rev. 1991) (0:38)
    10. Im Volkston (1987-1998) (1:04 *)
    11. J.H.- Song (1987-1998)  (1:20)
    12. The Carenza Jig (1989-1997)  (0:59 *)
    13. …To the exhibition of Sári Gerlóczy (1991) (0:34 *)
    14. In memoriam Aczél György (1991-1994) (1:18 *)
    15. Thomas Blum in memoriam (1992) (2:14)
    16. Doloroso (1992) (1:42)
    17. Samuel Beckett: le nain – Hommage a Roland Moser  (1994)  (1:26 *)with Gianpiero Ruggeri, baritone
    18. Letter to Vera Ligeti (1993-1998)  (2:29 *)
    19. For Imre Földes at 60 (1994)  (1:19 *)
    20. Silent lines to László Dobszay (1995) (2:31 *)
    21. In Nomine – all’ongherese (2001 rev. 2004) (4:39 )
    22. …in memoriam Anneliese Nissen-Zsigmondy (1994 rev.1995) (2:01)
    23. …eine Blume für Tabea… (2000) (1:11)
    24. György Kroó in memoriam (1997) (4:56 *)

4 works for Viola Solo:

  1. Szorongòs es vigasztalòs H. J.-nek (1994) (2:40 *)
  2. Illés Arpadné emlékére (1996) (4:00 *)
  3. Mesto, lacrimoso  (1992) (1:59 *)
  4. Misterioso – altero (1993 rev. 1998)  (1:11 *)

* indicates first recording

This is the first complete recording of the 24 Signs, Games and Messages by Hungarian composer György Kurtág. Signs, Games and Messages is a collection of very personal miniatures which Kurtág began writing almost 50 years ago, and which he continues to add to through the present day. Many have been written, dedicated or inspired by a particular person; they pass, sometimes impertinent, sad, serene, cheerful, joyful, thoughtful, or melancholic.

This CD is completed by the first recordings of four other pieces for viola solo, composed in the Nineties between Budapest and Berlin.

Violist Maurizio Barbetti is a perfect interpreter of these works. Winner of Darmstadt Preis and International Award Interpretation Iannis Xenakis in Paris, he performed as a soloist in major halls in the world. Important composers have written for him, among them Paul Mèfano, Ennio Morricone, Luis de Pablo e Horatiu Radulescu. Barbetti has recorded for the Col Legno and Stradivarius labels.

Barbetti is joined by baritone Gianpiero Ruggeri, who sings on “Samuel Backett: le nain”.

Liner notes by composer Nicola Sani.

Language : English, German, Italian. The 17th movement of the 1st work sung in French.