The Complete Works

The Complete Works of Edgard Varèse, including the first recording of the original version of Amériques as well as unpublished works. These recordings were made with the assistance and advice of the world authority on Varèse, Professor Chou Wen-chung, who worked closely with the composer. World premiere recordings: Amériques (original version), Tuning Up, Dance for Burgess. Recording facilities by Classic Sound Limited (Tuning up, Poème électronique, Un grand sommeil noir, Dance for Burgess). Recording locations: Concertgebouw, Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, April 1992 (Arcana), April 1996 (Offrandes, Intégrales), December 1996 (Amériques, Nocturnal), May 1997 (Ecuatorial), May 1998 (Dance for Burgess, Tuning Up, Un grand sommeil noir (orchestral version)); Concertgebouw, Kleine Zaal, Amsterdam, May 1998 (Un grand sommeil noir (original version)); Musikcentrum Vredenberg, Utrecht, May 1997 (Hyperprism, Ionisation, Déserts, Octandre); Henry Wood Hall, London June 1997 (Density 21.5). Publishers: Casa Ricordi-BMG Ricordi SpA, Milano; Éditions Salabert, SA (Un grand sommeil noir (both version)). Editions used: G. Ricordi & Co., Milano (Arcana); Casa Ricordi, Milano/Albersen Verhuur B.V, 's-Gravenhage (Amériques, Intégrales, Nocturnal); Colfranc-Kerby: BMG Ricordi/Albersen Verhuur B.V, 's-Gravenhage (Offrandes); BMG Ricordi SpA, Milano/Albersen Verhuur B.V, 's-Gravenhage (Ecuatorial, Hyperprism, Ionisation, Octandre, Déserts); Éditions Salabert, SA (Un grand sommeil noir; orchestral transcription © Antony Beaumont); BMG Ricordi (Dance for Burgess, Tuning Up). Booklet front: Varèse in 1955 photography, copyright Diane Bouchard. Diane Bouchard dedicates the reproduction of the photograph on the booklet front to Louise Varèse, Chou Wen-chung and Yi-an Chou. Booklet back: Varèse's logo, 1947, courtesy of Professor Chou Wen-chung. ℗ 1994, 1998 The Decca Record Company Limited, London. © 1998 The Decca Record Company Limited, London. CD is made in Germany. Printed in Germany. Sung texts enclosed. Comes with a 64-page booklet including lyrics & liner notes in english, french & german.