Richard Friedman presents the Seventh Symphony by the Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür, “Pietas”: Erkki-Sven Tüür:  Symphony #7 “Pietas” (2011) “Dedicated to the Dalai Lama”   Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra ;NDR Choir / Werner Hans Hagen, choirmaster    Paavo Järvi, conductor Iannis Xenakis: Roáï  (1991)   Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, Arturo Tomayo, cond.   Timpany 1C1057  (Volume 1 Xenakis Orchestral […]

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On this Friday’s program, Richard Friedman presents the unusual music of Berlin-based composer Chiyoko Szlavnics, and two more powerful works by Iannis Xenakis. Chiyoko Szlavnics: (a)long lines: We’ll draw our own lines (2004) Ensemble musikFabrik, Peter Rundel cond. World Edition 0022 (2013) Iannis Xenakis: ST/48 (1956); Hiketides (1964) Luxembourg Philharmonic, Arturo Tamayo, cond. Tympani 1C1113 […]

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On tonight’s program, Dennis Aman presents some violas, some violins, and some electronics.       Nils Bultmann: from Ten Viola Duets (Hesitant, Ruby, Buzy Body)Nils Bultmann and Hank Dutt, violas.Innova 851 Georg Friedrich Haas: …und…  for chamber ensemble and electronics (2008)South West German Radio Experimental Studio; Enno Poppe, Conductor.Neos 10919 Nathaniel Stookey: Double, concerto […]

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 On tonight’s program, Dennis Aman presents a new release on Cantaloupe, and Ligeti’s Violin Concerto:     Julia Wolfe: from “Steel Hammer” (Mountain, Poly Ann, The States) Bang On A Can All-Stars and Trio Mediaeval Cantaloupe CA21099 György Ligeti [1923-2006]: Violin Concerto  Benjamin Schmid, violin, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hannu Lintu, conductor. Ondine ODE1213-2   […]

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On tonight’s program, Richard Friedman presents two more large works for orchestra by Iannis Xenakis, and a recent one by Rand Steiger.   Rand Steiger: A Menacing Plume (2011) Talea Ensemble;  New World 80747 (2014) Iannis Xenakis: Erikhthon (1974) for piano and orchestra Hiroaki Ooï, piano; Luxembourg Philharmonic Orch., Arturo Tamayo cond Iannis Xenakis: Ata […]

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