Real Time 1 – Gubaidulina – Yuji Takahashi – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

With “Real Time 1 – Gubaidulina,” Yuji Takahashi, renowned for his fearless interpretations and boundary-pushing technique, brings the enigmatic works of Sofia Gubaidulina into vivid relief. This album is more than a recital—it’s a dialogue between two uncompromising innovators. Gubaidulina’s compositions, celebrated for their spiritual depth and sonic exploration, find a perfect advocate in Takahashi, whose command of nuance and texture transforms each piece into a living, breathing entity.

Listeners will encounter a rare synergy: the composer’s avant-garde language, with its searching harmonics and unpredictable contours, is rendered with Takahashi’s meticulous touch and intellectual rigor. This is Western Classical music at the edge of the unfamiliar—challenging yet deeply rewarding, suited for those who savor music that asks questions, not just provides answers. Owning this record means inviting a slice of late 20th-century musical history onto your turntable, performed by an artist who understands both the letter and spirit of the composer’s vision.

If you’re a collector who values recordings that capture both technical brilliance and the thrill of discovery, “Real Time 1 – Gubaidulina” is an indispensable addition to your library.

Track List:
– Six Etudes –
1 – 1. Staccato – Legato – 1:32
2 – 2. Legato – Staccato – 2:02
3 – 3. Con Sordino – Senza Sordino – 2:24
4 – 4. Ricochet – 1:11
5 – 6. Flageoletti – 2:08
6 – 10. Senza Arco – 2:29
– De Profundis –
7 – De Profundis – 10:02
– Seven Words –
8 – The Biblical Text Recited By Yuji Takahashi – 1:26
9 – I – 4:19
10 – II – 4:00
11 – III – 3:42
12 – IV – 8:15
13 – V – 5:39
14 – VI – 3:45
15 – VII – 4:36