LABEL PROFILE
ECM New Series
Artists:Arvo Pärt, Johannes Brahms, Danish String Quartet, Janne Saksala·52 releases tracked ·Latest: Prokofiev — Pärt — Schnittke
Established in 1984 as a sister label to ECM Records, primarily focused on written music, ECM New Series debuted in September of that year with the release of 999442. Despite its name, it is a label rather than a series. The label code LC 2516 / LC 02516 is used on its releases.
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Discography
Label
ECM New Series, ECM Records
Cover
Michael Kenna
Photography By
Michael Kenna, Hubert Klotzeck, Mario Valencia, Caterina di Perri
Design
Sascha Kleis
Recording Engineer
Markus Heiland, Michael Hinreiner
Liner Notes
Stefano Catucci, Alastair McEwen, Burkhart Kroeber
Mixing Engineer
Manfred Eicher, Michael Hinreiner
Piano
Raffaella Gazzana
Producer
Manfred Eicher
Violin
Natascia Gazzana
Release type
Album
Release date
Country
Germany
Genres
ClassicalModernContemporaryChamber Music
Tracks
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80: I. Andante assai
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80: II. Allegro brusco
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80: III. Andante
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80: IV. Allegrissimo
- Spiegel im Spiegel
- 5 Mélodies for Violin and Piano, Op. 35a: No. 1, Andante
- 5 Mélodies for Violin and Piano, Op. 35a: No. 2, Lento, ma non troppo
- 5 Mélodies for Violin and Piano, Op. 35a: No. 3, Animato, ma non allegro
- 5 Mélodies for Violin and Piano, Op. 35a: No. 4, Allegretto leggero e scherzando
- 5 Mélodies for Violin and Piano, Op. 35a: No. 5, Andante non troppo
- Gratulationsrondo
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80: III. Andante
Label
ECM New Series, ECM Records
Cover [Cover Photo], Photography By [Cover Photo]
Jean Marc Dellac
Design
Sascha Kleis
Engineer [Tonmeister]
Andreas Werner
Liner Notes [Gespräch (German)]
Heinz Holliger, Michael Kunkel
Liner Notes [Translation (English)]
Friedrich Kunzmann
Photography By [Liner Photos]
Mirjam Bollag Dondi
Release type
Album
Release date
Country
Germany
Genres
ClassicalModernContemporary
Tracks
- con slancio
- Musubi
- Ständchen für Rosemarie
- Sonata für Oboe Solo: I. Langsam – Beschleunigend
- Sonata für Oboe Solo: II. Ruhig
- Sonata für Oboe Solo: III. Divertissement. Äusserst rasch
- Sonata für Oboe Solo: IV. Epilog. Sehr langsam
- Spiegel LIED (à deux)
- LIED mit Gegenüber (contr'air)
- Rondeau für Oboe Solo
- Fangis (fang mich)
- à deux – Adieu
- con slancio, largamente
- Duett für Oboe und Englisch Horn
- Oh Boe für Oboe Solo
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- Sonata für Oboe Solo: I. Langsam – Beschleunigend
Label
Release type
Album
Release date
Tracks
- Madrigals, Book 9: Si dolce è il tormento (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
- Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525 (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass): I. [Allegro moderato]
- Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525 (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass): II. Adagio
- Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525 (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass): III. Allegro
- Trio Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, BWV 528: II. Andante (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
- L'incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308, Act III: Pur ti miro (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
- Trio Sonata in D Minor, RV 63 "La Folia" (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
- Bruremarsj frå Beiarn (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- Trio Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, BWV 528: II. Andante (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- Madrigals, Book 9: Si dolce è il tormento (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass)
Label
ECM New Series, ECM Records
Cover [Cover Photo], Photography By [Cover Photo], Photography By [Photos]
Julieta Cervantes
Design
Sascha Kleis
Engineer [Recording (2022)]
Kevin Killen
Engineer [Recording (2024)]
Elijah Walker II
Engineer [Recording - Assistant]
Matthew Soares
Ensemble
Meredith Monk And Vocal Ensemble
Executive-Producer
Manfred Eicher
Liner Notes [English]
Bonnie Marranca
Mixed By [Mixing - Assistant]
Alexann Marcus
Mixed By [Mixing]
Elijah Walker II
Photography By [Photo (5)]
David Gallard
Release type
Album
Release date
Country
Germany
Genres
ClassicalContemporary
Tracks
- Click Song #3 Prologue
- Cell Trio I
- Cell Trio II
- Cell Trio III
- Dyads
- Happy Woman
- Click Song #3
- Branching
- Lullaby for Lise
- Generation Dance
- Breathstream
- Dive
- Melt
- Passing
- Nyems
Label
Release type
Album
Release date
Tracks
- String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1: I. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1: II. Romanze. Poco adagio
- String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1: III. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo – un poco più animato
- String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1: IV. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: I. Allegro non troppo
- String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: II. Andante moderato
- String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: III. Quasi menuetto. Moderato – Allegretto vivace
- String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: IV. Finale. Allegro non assai – Più vivace
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525 (Perf. on Sheng, Viola & Double Bass): III. Allegro
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: III. Quasi menuetto. Moderato – Allegretto vivace
Label
ECM New Series, ECM Records
Commissioned By [Commissioners Of The Pieces]
BBC Radio 3, New Generation Artists Scheme, Opus Anglicanum, Royal Philharmonic Society
Cover
Fidel Sclavo
Design
Sascha Kleis
Engineer [Tonmeister]
Neil Varley, Rainer Maillard
Management [BBC Concert Orchestra Manager At The Time Of The Recording]
Andrew Connolly
Mixed By
Manfred Eicher
Mixed By [Mixed By (Engineer)], Engineer [Mixed By (Engineer)]
Michael Hinreiner
Photography By [Photo (4)]
Rainer Maillard
Photography By [Photo (6)]
Géza Anda Foundation
Photography By [Photos]
Benjamin Ealovega
Producer [Album Produced By]
Manfred Eicher
Release type
Album
Release date
Country
Germany
Genres
ClassicalContemporary
Tracks
- Whispered Lullaby
- Suite in Jazz Style: I. Talk
- Suite in Jazz Style: II. Nocturnal
- Suite in Jazz Style: III. Dance
- Fantasy Homage to Schubert
- Organum Light
- Spinning a Yarn
- Sun Triptych: I. Dawn
- Sun Triptych: II. Day
- Sun Triptych: III. Dusk
Label
Release type
Single
Release date
Tracks
- String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1: II. Romanze. Poco adagio
Notable Artists
- Arvo Pärt
- Johannes Brahms
- Danish String Quartet
- Janne Saksala
- Johann Sebastian Bach
Related Labels
- ECM Records
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