January 20, 2025, Jiewei Xiong

First recording session in 2025

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On 19 January, Janus Classics recorded Stockhausen’s Klavierstück XII in Graz, Austria, with Italian pianist Maria Iaiza and Dai Bailong, founder and music director of Sonorous Consort.

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Stockhausen’s Klavierstück XII is an adaptation from the third scene “Examen” of the first act of Donnerstag from in his large opera cycle Licht. The piece narrates Michael’s participation in three exams at a conservatory: singing, trumpet, and dance, ending with his joyful acceptance into the school.

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Under the guidance of music director Dai Bailong, whose profound musical vision shaped the entire project, Maria Iaiza delivered a stunning interpretation. Her masterful technique and deep understanding brought this challenging piece vividly to life.

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Stay tuned for more information on this project which will result in Sonorous Consort’s debut album.

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