Bernd Alois Zimmermann - Dialoge

Bernd Alois Zimmermann (1918 - 1970) - Dialoge, concerto for two pianos and large orchestra (1960, rev. 1965)
I. [0:00]
II. [1:02]
III. [2:21]
IV. [4:17]
V. [6:53]
VI. [9:30]
VII. [16:16]
Andreas Grau & Götz Schumacher, piano
Deutsches Symphonieorchester Berlin, Bernhard Kontarsky (1995)
Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Dialoge is a work for two pianos and orchestra. The work was written in 1960 and revised in 1965, and it is in seven sections and typically lasts around 17 minutes. Zimmermann also reworked the piece into his Monologe for two pianos in 1964.
"The oeuvre of Bernd Alois Zimmermann is characterized by the abundant use of musical quotations. In 'Dialoge' he transferred this 'pluralistic composition technique' to a large-scale symphony orchestra for the first time. In the extended cadence at the end of the work, Zimmermann integrates several quotes from Mozart's Piano Concerto in C major, K 467, as well as musical characters from Debussy's 'Jeux' and jazz elements. Hence comes Zimmermann's description of the piece: 'Dialogues across the ages of people dreaming, loving, suffering and playing'."
(source: Schott)
Original audio: • Bernd Aloïs Zimmermann...

[@UtsyoChakraborty]

What a great piece!

[@klangschatten5610]

Andreas Grau. Awesome music, amazing interpretation! Thanks for uploading.

[@lucianopippig]

Gorgeous! Thank you!