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Title: Complete Music for the Piano
Artist: Jeroen van Veen
Label: Brilliant Classics
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5028421947952
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2021-10-22
Number of Discs: 6
Additional Details: BOXED SET

The Ukrainian composer Thomas de Hartmann (1885-1956) had undertaken a classic musical training with Anton Arensky and then Nikolai Taneyev before the death of his mother in 1912 prompted him to begin searching for a spiritual teacher. Four years later he made the encounter that would change his life, with the Armenian philosopher and mystic George Gurdjieff (1877-1949). Gurdjieff had his own musical training, as well as a sharp ear and retentive memory for the folk melodies which he heard on his long travels through central Asia and the middle East. de Hartmann and his wife joined Gurdjieff's circle of followers, and the two men began to write music to accompany their spiritual exercises. This body of music eventually amounted to around 300 short pieces, of which the indefatigable Jeroen van Veen has recorded the entire published corpus of 170 divided into four volumes. During lockdown he found himself with the time to immerse himself in this music, which ranges across Asian, Arabic and European systems of rhythm, harmony and tuning, so that he could capture it's perfumed mysticism and improvisational character. There are solemn hymns of an Orthodox nobility, atmospheric tone poems such as the 'Night Procession', freely pianistic transcriptions of melodies from early-Christian sects such as the Essenes, modal-pentatonic melodies to accompany a 'Sacred Reading from the Koran' and to aid an awakening of consciousness in an elevated state of awareness, and then pieces simply titled after their date of composition. While overall meditative in mood, there is a tremendous variety to the Gurdjieff/De Hartmann collection, and Jeroen van Veen's new recording is an ideally comprehensive way to dive into it's riches.

Tracks:
1.1 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Greek Melody
1.2 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Greek Round Dance
1.3 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Greek Song
1.4 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Kurd Melody for Two Flutes
1.5 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Oriental Song
1.6 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Persian Song
1.7 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Atarnakh, Kurd Song
1.8 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Tibetan Melody
1.9 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Marche alerte
1.10 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Lento, quasi recitativo
1.11 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Andante con moto
1.12 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. 15 XII (1925
1.13 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Duduki
1.14 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. 13 X (1926)
1.15 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Armenian Melody
1.16 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Song of the Molokans
1.17 Asian Songs and Rhythms~First Series. Kurd Shepherd Melody
1.18 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Song of the Aïsors
1.19 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Kurd Shepherd's Dance
1.20 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Song of the Fisherwomen
1.21 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Allegretto
1.22 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. 29 XII (1925)
1.23 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Mamasha
1.24 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Persian Dance
1.25 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Song of Ancient Rome
1.26 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. 07 XII (1925)
1.27 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Armenian Song
1.28 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Poco Marciale
1.29 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Ancient Greek Melody
1.30 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Long Ago in Mikhaïlov
1.31 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Oriental Melody
1.32 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Second Series. Assyrian Women Mourners
1.33 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Kurd Melody from Isfahan
1.34 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Hindu Melody
1.35 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. 22 X (1926)
1.36 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Armenian Song
1.37 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Greek Melody
2.1 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Afghan Melody
2.2 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Moderato
2.3 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. (c.1923/1924)
2.4 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Kurd Melody
2.5 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Ancient Greek Melody
2.6 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Ancient Greek Dance
2.7 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Greek Song
2.8 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Arabian Dance
2.9 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Greek Melody
2.10 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. 8 XI (1925)
2.11 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Tibetan 'Masques' No. 1
2.12 Asian Songs and Rhythms~Third Series. Tibetan 'Masques' No. 2
2.13 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance
2.14 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. For Professor Skridlov
2.15 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance
2.16 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. 10 IX (1925)
2.17 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Dervish Dance
2.18 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Persian Dervish
2.19 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Dervish Chant and Dance
2.20 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in A minor
2.21 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in D minor
2.22 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in G minor
2.23 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. 13 X (1926)
2.24 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in D minor
2.25 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. 29 IX (1925)
2.26 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Dervish Dance
2.27 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~First Series. Sayyid Chant
2.28 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Persian Dervish
2.29 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Dervish Dance
2.30 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. 22 III (1927)
3.1 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in D minor
3.2 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. 01 I (1926)
3.3 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Sayyid Dance, in G minor
3.4 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Sayyid Dance, in B minor
3.5 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in G minor
3.6 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. 01 V (1927)
3.7 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in C
3.8 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Sayyid Dance, in F minor
3.9 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Dervish Dance
3.10 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Second Series. Moorisch Dance (Dervish)
3.11 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in A minor
3.12 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in D minor
3.13 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Dance
3.14 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Katzapsky Song
3.15 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Dance
3.16 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance
3.17 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Bayaty
3.18 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Dervish Dance
3.19 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. 01 IV (1927)
3.20 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Caucasian Dance
3.21 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Kurdo-Greek Melody
3.22 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Kurdish Song (Sayyid)
3.23 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in A minor
3.24 Music of the Sayyids and the Dervishes~Third Series. Sayyid Chant and Dance, in C minor
4.1 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Prayer
4.2 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. 31 X (1926)
4.3 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Pity for One's Self
4.4 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Laudamus
4.5 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. 23 X (1926)
4.6 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. 22 III (1927)
4.7 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. 02 I (1927)
4.8 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. 06 I (1927)
4.9 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Poco Vivace
4.10 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Hymn for Christmas Day No. 1
4.11 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Molto lento e liberamente
4.12 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Andantino
4.13 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Joyous Hymn
4.14 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. As If the Stormy Years Had Passed
4.15 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Rejoice, Beelzebub!
4.16 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Prayer for Mercy
4.17 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Holy Affirming, Holy Denying, Holy Reconciling
4.18 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~First Series. Orthodox Hymn for a Midnight Service
4.19 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Reading from a Sacred Book
4.20 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Prayer and Despair
4.21 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Religious Ceremony
4.22 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Prayer of Gratitude
4.23 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Orthodox Hymn from Asia Minor
4.24 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Largo
4.25 Hymns, Prayers, and Rituals~Second Series. Pr

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