Martin Matalon – Le Scorpion (2004)

A fascinating composition for two pianos, six percussionists and electronics here, devoted to Luis Bunuel’s movie “l’Age d’Or”. A fast moving piece, densely packed with notes, tense and very complicated; this due to a vast array of percussive instruments used. And if the title hadn’t already warned you about it: an atmosphere of mystery and suspense permeates the piece throughout.

Tracks:

01. Les Scorpions [0:04:06.60]
02. La Descente [0:01:09.03]
03. La Choza [0:02:31.47]
04. Les Bandits [0:04:00.72]
05. Les Majorquins [0:05:00.60]
06. Rome [0:02:05.20]
07. Valse Dalienne [0:01:49.63]
08. Les Marquis de X [0:04:11.34]
09. Valse Bunuelesque [0:03:29.03]
10. La Claque A [0:02:38.18]
11. La Claque B [0:03:49.73]
12. The Love Scene [0:06:15.72]
13. La Girafe, le cousin et l eveque [0:05:32.18]
14. Le Duc de Blangis [0:02:33.74]

Performers:

Les Percussions de Strasbourg – Jean-Paul Bernard, artistic director
Dimitri Vassilakis – piano