Live – Michael Nyman – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Michael Nyman’s ‘Live’ album is a rare invitation to witness the composer’s signature sound in its most immediate and dynamic form. Famed for his pioneering work in minimalism and his evocative film scores—most notably for Peter Greenaway and Jane Campion—Nyman here leads his ensemble through a set that brims with restless energy and sharp-edged clarity. Every note is delivered with a sense of purpose, highlighting the intricate, propulsive structures that have made his music so influential in both contemporary classical and experimental circles. For collectors, this album captures the palpable tension and exhilaration of a Nyman concert, where familiar themes are reimagined through the spontaneity of live performance. Whether you’re drawn by the insistent momentum of his piano lines or the interplay of strings and winds, ‘Live’ showcases Nyman’s ability to turn repetition into revelation. This pressing is not just a document of a concert, but a celebration of an artist who continually pushes instrumental music into new territories. Essential listening for those who appreciate the bold, cinematic sweep of modern instrumental music and want to experience it in its most vibrant setting.

Track List:
1 – In Re Don Giovanni – 3:02
2 – Bird List – 4:26
3 – Queen Of The Night (From The Draughtsman’s Contract) – 7:26
– Water Dances –
4 – I) Dipping – 4:56
5 – II) Stroking – 7:14
– The Upside-Down Violin –
6 – I) Slow – 6:59
7 – II) Faster – 3:53
8 – III) Faster Still – 6:31
– The Piano – Concert Suite –
9 – I) To The Edge Of The Earth – 4:24
10 – II) The Promise / The Heart Asks Pleasure First – 2:54
11 – III) Here To There – 3:29
12 – IV) Lost & Found – 3:03
13 – V) The Wounded –
14 – VI) The Embrace –
15 – VII) All Imperfect Things –
16 – VIII) Dreams Of A Journey –
17 – Ix) Here To There (Encore) –