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They use classical instruments in a more experimental sense, from their own amazing compositions to covers of kraftwerk songs. Michael nyman, anthony hinnigan, jonathan carney, alexander balanescu, kate. Find the song lyrics for balanescu quartet top tracks. Balanescu quartet play kraftwerks the model at short circuit presents mute 2011. The quartet was initially formed by alexander balanescu violin, clare connors second violin, bill hawkes viola, and caroline dale cello. The balanescu quartet is a londonbased avantgarde string quartet founded in 1987 by romanianborn violinist alexander balanescu. The former star of the affair and fringe talks from home about his new series, little fires everywhere. Possessed various composers by balanescu quartet download and listen to the album. The balanescu quartet has worked closely with michael nyman, gavin bryars, kevin volans, as well as musicians from varied musical fields such as john lurie, david byrne, keith tippett, carla bley, rabih abou khalil, spiritualized and the pet shop boys. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Balanescu quartet, queen elizabeth hall, london the. The original song is the model by kraftwerk, not depeche mode.
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Byrne, lurie, moran, torke balanescu quartet with dale, caroline, hawkes, bill on arkivcd. Mute records 1978 tomorrow thank you, your signup request was successful. Media in category balanescu quartet the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Alexander balanescu is one of the most visionary and exciting violinists of our time as well as a prolific composer. Its guiding force has been the romanian virtuoso violinist and composer alexander balanescu, who has led the quartet across musical frontiers into new unchartered territory. Michael nyman, anthony hinnigan, jonathan carney, alexander balanescu. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the. Balanescu isnt alone in marrying contemporary sounds with a more sophisticated presentation, but he is the most imaginative nme. Alexander balanescu born 11 june 1954 is a romanian violinist, and founder of the balanescu quartet. The group achieved fame through the release of possessed, consisting of complex cover versions of songs by german experimental electronic music band kraftwerk. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Balanescu quartet the model by mute records published on 20110414t12. Stateless w the balanescu quartet song for the outsider live. Balanescu quartet the model short circuit presents mute 2011. Mute records artists balanescu quartet mute records. Then balanescu, in trademark trilby, led his string colleagues into a piece that felt like watereddown michael nyman tinged with essence of. Listen free to balanescu quartet robots radio iheartradio. Listen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Balanescu discography balanescu alexander the quartet.
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Byrne, lurie, moran, torke balanescu quartet decca. The balanescu quartet s iconic reimagining of songs by pioneering german electronic band, kraftwerk. Yet balanescu s homage to tanase is sincere, and his fresh accompaniments. Although there are three original compositions, including the title track, featured here, the majority of possessed is made up of string quartet remakes of kraftwerk songs. Alexander balanescus music seems just right for philip haass wooden costumedrama angels and insects. Balanescu quartet this is the balanescu quartet boomkat.
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