French daily Libération writes that the compilation, also available online, offers a compact, but precise portrait of the great modern composer who died in June. ?Clear or Cloudy? offers an excellent and easy opportunity to music lovers who are not yet acquainted with Ligeti?s music to gain an appreciation of his remarkable talents.
Soloists featured on the compilation include Matt Haimowitzot, Alfons and Aloys Kontarskyt and Pierre-Laurent Aimard. The Hagen String Quartet and the LaSalle Quartet are among the performers, and the conductors include Claudio Abbado and Pierre Boulez.
