Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, Thomas De Hartmann - The Piano Music Volume 1

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Review by Julian Rowe

Album Review: The Piano Music Volume 1 by Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff & Thomas De Hartmann If you’re into classical music with a twist of the contemporary, The Piano Music Volume 1 might just be your next deep-dive listen. Released in 1990 under the Italian label Diagrapho, this album is a collection of hauntingly beautiful piano compositions that feel like they’re whispering secrets from another time. Composed by the enigmatic Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff and brought to life on the keys by Thomas De Hartmann, it’s one of those albums that stays with you long after the last note fades. Let’s talk tracks. There are so many (seriously, the tracklist feels endless), but two stood out for me: “Hymn For Easter Wednesday” and “Kurd Shepherd Dance.” “Hymn For Easter Wednesday” hits you right in the soul. It’s slow, meditative, and feels like walking through an ancient cathedral where every step echoes. You don’t need to celebrate Easter—or even believe in anything—to get lost in this piece. It’s not happy or sad; it’s something deeper, like staring at the stars and realizing how small you are. I kept replaying it because it felt like there was more to uncover each time. Maybe Gurdjieff intended it as some kind of spiritual nudge? Who knows, but it works. Then there’s “Kurd Shepherd Dance,” which couldn’t be more different. This one’s lively, almost playful, like watching shepherds goof around during a rare break from their flocks. The melody has this rustic charm, bouncing between notes with a carefree energy that makes you want to tap your feet or maybe even attempt a clumsy dance move in your living room. It’s refreshing amidst all the heavier, introspective pieces on the album. What strikes me most about this record is how it feels both timeless and deeply personal. These aren’t just songs—they’re stories, prayers, and maybe even lessons wrapped up in sound. You can tell Gurdjieff and De Hartmann poured everything they had into these compositions. And honestly? Listening to it feels like eavesdropping on a private conversation between two minds way ahead of their time. One thing I didn’t expect? How much I wanted to learn more about Gurdjieff after hearing this. He wasn’t just a composer—he was a philosopher, mystic, and teacher whose ideas influenced loads of people back in the day. That alone adds a whole other layer to the listening experience. Like, what was he thinking when he wrote these? Was he trying to teach us something, or did he just need to get stuff off his chest? Anyway, if you’re looking for background music while folding laundry, this ain’t it. But if you’re in the mood to sit still, think too much, and maybe cry a little (in a good way), give The Piano Music Volume 1 a spin. Oh, and fair warning—it pairs dangerously well with late-night coffee and existential crises. Final thought: If Gurdjieff were alive today, would he have gone viral on TikTok? Probably not. But hey, I’d subscribe to his Patreon.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Kurd Shepherd Dance
Night Procession
Song Of The Moiokans
Caucasian Dance
Hymn For Easter Wednesday
Prayer And Procession
Sayyid Chant No 10
Moderato En Do Mineur
Sayyid No7
Persian Song
Kurd Melody For Two Flutes
Kazpsky Song
Kura Melody From Istahan
Hymn (February 14 1926)
Sacred Reading From The Koran
Remembrance
Meditation
Hymn For Easter Thursday
Holy Affirming Holy Denying
Sayyid No1
Bayaty
Sayyid No9
Assyrian Women Mourners
Hymn For Christmas Day No2
Prayer No 2
Piere De Gratitude
Sayyid No13
Sayyid Song And Dance
Hymn From A Great Temple - No1
Hymn (January 2.1927)
La Chute De La Pretesse
Kurd Melody
The Struggle Of The Magicians # 3
Sayyid Song
The Resurrection Of Christ
Easter Hymn & Night Procession
The Bokharian Dervish
Kurd Shepherd Melody
Hymn For The Endless Creator
Allegretto En Do Majeur
Hymn For Christmas Day No1
Song Of The Fisherwomen
Vespers Anthem
Sayyid No 14
On Leaving For Cannes
The Struggle Of The Magicians # 2
Essene Hymn
For Mr. Gurdjieff's Wife
Retour De Voyage
Holy Reconciling
Rejoice Beelzebub!
Prayer And Despair
Danse En Sol Mineur
Reading From A Sacred Book
Song Of The Aisors
The Struggle Of The Magicians # 1

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Catalog Numbers

  • DG 724
  • DG 713
  • DG 712
  • DG 725

Labels

Diagrapho

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Formats

Cassette

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByGeorges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff
PianoThomas De Hartmann

Notes

Original recordings 1949-1950 remixed in ECM studios Munich 1982

About Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, Thomas De Hartmann

Greco-Armenian mystic and philosopher who founded an influential movement (circa 1866  October 29, 1949). Self-professed 'teacher of dancing'.

Name Vars

  • G. Gurdjieff
  • G. I. Gurdjieff
  • G. I. °ë¸§Õ
  • G.I. Gurdijeff
  • G.I. Gurdjeff
  • G.I. Gurdjieff
  • G.I. Gurdjieff*
  • G.I. °ë¸§Õ
  • George Gurdjieff
  • George I. Gurdjieff
  • George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff
  • Georges Gurdjieff
  • Georges I. Giurdjieff
  • Georges I. Gurdjieff
  • Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff
  • Gurdijeff
  • Gurdjieff

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Piano Music Volume 1* by Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff and Thomas De Hartmann is like a time capsule of spiritual and cultural melodies. Released in 1990 in Italy, it blends classical and contemporary styles, but the tracks themselves were inspired by ancient traditions. Gurdjieff, a philosopher and mystic, composed the music, while De Hartmann, a skilled pianist, brought it to life. The album includes pieces like "Hymn For Easter Wednesday" and "Kurd Shepherd Dance," each carrying echoes of different cultures and rituals. It’s not just music—it’s kind of a journey through faith, history, and human emotion.