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String Theory 14: 28 Quartets, etc.
The 1918 quartet titled Rosengaardsspil arranges Classical and Romantic gestures like appliques on faded wallpaper. Langgaard dashed off the Italian Scherzo in 30 minutes on the morning of October 21, 1950.
String Theory 14: 28 Quartets, etc.
The 1918 quartet titled Rosengaardsspil arranges Classical and Romantic gestures like appliques on faded wallpaper. Langgaard dashed off the Italian Scherzo in 30 minutes on the morning of October 21, 1950.
Fresh Ferrari
Whether new or old, any Luc Ferrari is by nature fresh. Finally we have a book in English, and accessible releases of the films he worked on. His legacy continues through his widow Brunhild Ferrari and others.
Fresh Ferrari
Whether new or old, any Luc Ferrari is by nature fresh. Finally we have a book in English, and accessible releases of the films he worked on. His legacy continues through his widow Brunhild Ferrari and others.
String Theory 13: 19 Quartets, etc.
As a collection, Cage’s string quartets permit an ensemble to explore different ways of collaborating. Here the Bozzinis demonstrate their impressive range, playing together, apart and indifferently.
String Theory 13: 19 Quartets, etc.
As a collection, Cage’s string quartets permit an ensemble to explore different ways of collaborating. Here the Bozzinis demonstrate their impressive range, playing together, apart and indifferently.
Armchair Operas and Amusements 11.
Perhaps we can call Luci mie traditrici Sciarrino’s most popular opera. It is unquestionably comprehensible and absorbing, not just because it takes inspiration from Don Carlo Gesualdo’s sordid crime.
Armchair Operas and Amusements 11.
Perhaps we can call Luci mie traditrici Sciarrino’s most popular opera. It is unquestionably comprehensible and absorbing, not just because it takes inspiration from Don Carlo Gesualdo’s sordid crime.
Snapshots: Serenity, Perturbed – Aribert Reimann
Nacht-Räume is neither song nor song-cycle. Indeed, it is mostly not a vocal composition at all.
Snapshots: Serenity, Perturbed – Aribert Reimann
Nacht-Räume is neither song nor song-cycle. Indeed, it is mostly not a vocal composition at all.
Review: Farinelli and the King
As a castrati historian and enthusiast, I’m intrigued by all things related to the male treble voice, past and present. So to discover that Claire van Kampen had written a play based partially on the life of the most famous castrato was to be euphoric indeed.
Review: Farinelli and the King
As a castrati historian and enthusiast, I’m intrigued by all things related to the male treble voice, past and present. So to discover that Claire van Kampen had written a play based partially on the life of the most famous castrato was to be euphoric indeed.
EA Bucket 22: Including Solo Instruments
Sikora’s expert duets for instrument and tape are not conversations but confrontations. Her method appears to involve serializing episodes, rarely relying upon repetition or traditional development. Many remarkable gestures show just once.
EA Bucket 22: Including Solo Instruments
Sikora’s expert duets for instrument and tape are not conversations but confrontations. Her method appears to involve serializing episodes, rarely relying upon repetition or traditional development. Many remarkable gestures show just once.
String Theory 12: Violin (with Piano, Mostly)
Fokkens declares a natural and mature style through efficient notes and rhythm.
String Theory 12: Violin (with Piano, Mostly)
Fokkens declares a natural and mature style through efficient notes and rhythm.
Eight Beacons
My enthusiasm for the new in music has faded in recent years… I therefore take this opportunity to give some attention to eight composers 40 and under.
Eight Beacons
My enthusiasm for the new in music has faded in recent years… I therefore take this opportunity to give some attention to eight composers 40 and under.
More Rebuses
A fresh set of rebuses constructed with far more liberties in phonetics and orthography, including somewhat cryptic constructions.
More Rebuses
A fresh set of rebuses constructed with far more liberties in phonetics and orthography, including somewhat cryptic constructions.
Used Bin Troll Tweets N.
Powerful, unpredictable but engaging melodic contours tell forgotten stories, like reshuffled Copland pages molded into Sibelian peaks.
Used Bin Troll Tweets N.
Powerful, unpredictable but engaging melodic contours tell forgotten stories, like reshuffled Copland pages molded into Sibelian peaks.