DVD and CD. Released on Sep 1st 2010. Presentation concerts: on Sep 16th, 2010 at 7 pm in the hall of Tartu University, on Sep 17th, 2010 at 7 pm in the hall of Estonian Academy of Music, Tallinn, and on Dec 13th, 2010 at 11 pm on the MS Fram, Antarctica (!).
Kristjan Randalu. Nach dem Anfang vom Ende / After the Beginning of the End
Der Weg weg / Path of Departure
Eine Ahnung in der Vergangenheit / A Notion in the Past
Spielchen und Rechenschaft / Little Games and Accountability
Regenbogen / Rainbow
Enter Denter
Hiirejaht / Mouse-Hunt (U Naisoo / K Randalu)
Karumõmmi unelaul / Teddy-Bear’s Lullaby (E Tamberg / K Randalu)
Pipi Pikksukk / Pippi Longstocking (Ü Vinter / K Randalu)
Nuku hällilaul / Doll’s Lullaby (P Üllaste / K Randalu)
Võilill / Dandelion (K Kikerpuu / K Randalu Watch on YouTube
Encore: Igaühel oma klaver ja orkester / Each One’s Own Piano and Orchestra (trad / K Randalu)
Estonian folk tune. Each One’s Own Piano and Orchestra. Kristjan Randalu & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, fragment, live, audio, 3 min 17 sec, mp3
Bonus tracks: Festival background and Artist’s message (in Estonian, English and German)
Kristjan Randalu developed the idea for Nach dem Anfang vom Ende while living in London, in 2001. During that period three movements of the work were completed: Der Weg weg, Eine Ahnung in der Vergangenheit and Regenbogen. Later he added Spielchen und Rechenschaft. The work in its entirety was premiered by Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dennis Russell Davies in 2003.
In order to avoid a simplified unification of jazz and classical music, Randalu decided to exclude percussion from the score. The result is a classical orchestral arrangement in the frames of which the soloist plays according to the rules of jazz. There is no integral piano part in the score, only some points of suggestion and thematic ideas. The work revolves around improvisation within the frames of the orchestral score. Consequently, the length of the performance varies, depending greatly on the soloist and his communication with the orchestra.
The second half of the concert takes the listener on a humorous journey through witty improvisations on children’s songs from the once-popular TV program Entel-Tentel.
See also: interview with Kristjan Randalu on YouTube (in German language)
Performed by Kristjan Randalu (piano) & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Live recording from Glasperlenspiel Music Festival, July 19th, 2009, Tartu University Hall
In co-operation with Estonian Broadcasting Corporation and Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Sound engineered by Tanel Klesment
Cameramen – Maido Madisson, Mare Albri, Ivo Eggi, Silver Riibak, Jüri Tallinn
Video directing and DVD authoring by Jüri Tallinn
Photos by Hedvig Hanson, Abraham Nowitz (NY), Kristo Kivimäe, Kristjan Randalu
Graphic design by Mart Kivisild
Liner notes by Inna Kivi
Translated by Tiina Jokinen
Production and background music by Peeter Vähi
Special thanks:
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra – for the dedication and making this music come to life
Leho Karin – for supporting the project from the very beginning
Jaan Rääts, Daniel Schnyder – for invaluable advice and help
Tuhalaane village, Heli & Artur Runge, Andre Maaker, Hedvig Hanson – for providing the ideal place to create this music
PAL, 16:9, Region All
© 2010 Tallinn Philharmonic Society & Kristjan Randalu
DVD: ERP 2609
CD: ERP 3710
CD: Worldwide distribution by Naxos America
Distribution in Estonia by Easy-Living Music, reispuk@neti.ee, phone +372 51 06058
See also other recordings of Kristjan Randalu produced by ERP: Nonstop