His last public recital was given in amsterdam in 1999. Otte continues developing his notational scheme but, rather than slipping into modal. Radio bremen concert hall sendesaal, january 2006 celestial harmonies 259 57. The book of hours 19911998, while not nearly as popular as the book of sounds, is just as worthy, spreading 48 pieces across four volumes in pagelong increments. It was performed live during the night of piano minimal music in. It is fitting that hans ottes stundenbuchbook of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at the radio bremen concert hall, is a coproduction between celestial harmonies and radio bremen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A accompanying dvd contained excerpts from a conversation with otte by ahmels in 1999, and further excerpts from conversations with herbert henck from 2001, and with hansjoachim hespos from 2004. Suddenly, the music of hans otte was up to date and timeless at once and paved the way for what possibly constitutes his magnum opus, the book of hours.
Johnson wrote after the concert that the instrument of chopins had been alive, creative and always new. Orient occident features works by john cage and hans otte, both mainstays of the new music scene on two different continents and in different positions. This work precedes hans ottes later piano masterpiece stundenbuch book of hours with which i was much impressed in roger woodwards recording see. It would not bring hans otte a fullblown breakthrough. Feb 23, 2016 19791982 enregistre en 1983 hans otte, piano. It is fitting that hans ottes stundenbuch book of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at the radio bremen concert hall, is a. Radio bremen concert hall sendesaal, january 2006 celestial harmonies 259. Hans otte download free sheet music and scores scorser. One cant learn ottes music by practicing it but only by reflecting over it as its philosophy. One cant learn otte s music by practicing it but only by reflecting over it as its philosophy.
The piece was commissioned by radio bremen for its pro musica nova 1996, the highlyregarded biennial festival for contemporary music. The piece was commissioned by radio bremen for its pro musica nova 1996, the highly regarded biennial festival for. First presbyterian church of santa rosa 1550 pacific avenue santa rosa, ca 95404 7075420205 office hours. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about whats great and not so great in drage and beyond. It was performed live during the night of piano minimal music in collioure by nico. From the early 1960s onwards, otte frequently presented contemporary experimental.
Hans otte 19262007 stundenbuch book of hours fortyeight pieces for piano for two hands, in two volumes 199198 57. Stundenbuch book of hours, an album by hans otte, roger woodward on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The piece was commissioned by radio bremen for its pro musica nova 1996, the highly regarded biennial festival for contemporary music founded in 1961 and directed from 1962 by hans otte, during his tenure as head of music at radio bremen 1959 to 1984. Stundenbuch book of hours pocket score english and. The piece was commissioned by radio bremen for its pro musica nova 1996, the highly regarded biennial festival for contemporary music. Recordings of these works, with otte as performer, are available on cd. To go with the piano pieces there are a collection of calligraphic ink. From 1959 to 1984 he served as music director for radio bremen. Book of hours stundenbuch german edition by hans otte and eckart rahn nov 9, 2006. December 25 2007 was a german composer, pianist, radio promoter, and author of many pieces of musical theatre, sound installations, poems, drawing s, and art videos. Beacon sound reissues hans ottes the book of sounds music. In the file linked below, you will find the order of service that includes a new recording, plus a youtube recording of hans ottes book of sounds, the ultimate musical journey from darkness to light, as well as a recorded meditation.
Stundenbuchbook of hours the german composer hans otte who was born in 1926 and who died on christmas day last year, 2007 was music director of. A pupil of paul hindemith and walter gieseking, otte was himself a composer and, from the evidence of book of hours, it seems that we need to pay. From the early 1960s onwards, otte frequently presented contemporary experimental american composers. Browse and buy all classical recordings by hans otte 19262007. Roger woodward it is fitting that hans otte s stundenbuch book of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at the radio bremen concert hall, is a coproduction between celestial harmonies and radio bremen. Hans otte 19262007 stundenbuch book of hours fortyeight pieces for piano for two hands, in four volumes 199198 57. It is fitting that hans ottes stundenbuchbook of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at. Otte continues developing his notational scheme but, rather than slipping into modal complacency, lets chromatic linelets ping into the distance. Something in the description of the music touched me. Hans otte born hans gunther franz otte december 3, 1926, plauen december 25, 2007, bremen was a german composer, pianist, radio promoter, and author of many pieces of musical theatre, sound installations, poems, drawings, and art videos. Sep 27, 20 the book of hours 19911998, while not nearly as popular as the book of sounds, is just as worthy, spreading 48 pieces across four volumes in pagelong increments.
Piano quartet 3 c major woo 36 roger woodward, piano alexander string quartet. It is fitting that hans ottes stundenbuch book of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at the radio bremen concert hall, is a coproduction between celestial harmonies and radio bremen. In the closing years of the twentieth century, perhaps it comes as no surprise that the bremen pianistcomposer, hans otte, disciple of the visionaries walter gieseking and john cage, emerges as the unsurpassed master of sublime, lyric poetry with his composition of a true masterpiece in moment form for piano entitled book of hours stundenbuch. Dec 06, 2018 v iennese music publishing house universal edition has referred to hans ottes the book of sounds as a key work of 20th century piano music, and its composer has been praised by the likes. Boca juniors, rosario central, born in lima, peru d. Stundenbuch book of hours by roger woodward on apple. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. V iennese music publishing house universal edition has referred to hans ottes the book of sounds as a key work of 20th century piano music, and its composer has been praised by the likes. Members receive a 10% discount and free shipping worldwide, periodic special promotions and free items. The german composer hans otte who was born in 1926 and who died on christmas day last year, 2007 was music director of radio bremen from 1959 to 1984, a position that enabled him to promote cuttingedge contemporary composers.
Dec 25, 2007 hans gunther franz otte 3 december 1926, plauen 25 december 2007, bremen was a german composer, pianist, radio promoter, and author of many pieces of musical theatre, sound installations. The title alludes to the medieval book of hours, a collection of prayers and biblical texts that are read at the canonical hours of the day. Roger woodward it is fitting that hans ottes stundenbuch book of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at the radio bremen concert hall, is a coproduction between celestial harmonies and radio bremen. Stundenbuch the book of hours composed in 199198 for piano. Stundenbuch comes in four partitions, each holding twelve piano pieces. Consider gods neverending commitment to us as you read these familiar stories that never grow old. It is fitting that hans otte s stundenbuch book of hours, recorded by pianist roger woodward on a bosendorfer at the radio bremen concert hall, is a coproduction between celestial harmonies and radio bremen. Hans otte, german composer and pianist the book of sounds, book of hours, born in plauen, germany d. Beacon sound reissues hans ottes the book of sounds. He had entitled it piano man which sounded more like the big hit by billy joel. Hans otte the book of sounds book of hours face a face. Jay pharoah learns how to perform a military choke hold from actor and former army soldier, zulay henao. From the early 1960s onwards, otte frequently presented contemporary experimental american composers in his bremen radio festival pro musica nova, among them. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.