Peter Eötvos, Cap-Ko {Part 1/3}

dedicated to Bela Bartok

'CAP-KO, my first piano concerto, was written for special solo instruments. I use two grand pianos which are both played by the soloist: a normal acoustic grand piano which is used as part of the orchestra as an echo chamber, and a digital MIDI piano used as a solo instrument which, thanks to its electronic equipment, enables the soloist to add extra notes. The resulting parallel intervals a reference to Bartók lead to an unusual kind of tonal virtuosity and tonal complexity. CAP-KO is conceptually related to Bartók's music in another way too, referencing the relationship between the solo instruments and percussion. CAP-KO has been jointly commissioned by five European orchestras to mark the 125th birthday of Béla Bartók

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[PiaNonuTT]

I wonder how intractable the pianist's tasks are, seeing as he has 2 parts to play. The efficacy of the 2 pianos to produce this "unusual kind of tonal virtuosity and tonal complexity" is amazing and right on point. An exciting and marvelous post!

[emperorIng360]

in truth, most of the uploads you have are my first encounters with many a composer.

This is basing it solely off of the comment by herma, and listening closely to this song. Everything seems utilized very well, and the way the piano compliments everything is superb.

[flammesombres]

Wow, very cool indeed! Thank you for this.

[emperorIng360]

The energy of this piece is infectious. Indeed, he DOES write well for all instruments.

[herma57]

Thx again, 3/3 came up on my favorites first, Yes it is a Piano Concerto; nice piece, he always writes well for all instruments; He wrote much film music in Hungary; before he became famous;