Interplay: Classical with Electronics

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Music of Today 2015/2016

21/20 Century Sampler

Kimmo Pohjonen and sampling master Samuli Kosminen joined forces with Kronos Quartet on the project Uniko featuring music composed by the duo. Kosminen samples Pohjonen’s accordion and Kronos’ strings and reproduces them into the mix via his electronic drum pads and devices.

Uniko  II. Plasma

Pierre Boulez - Répons

India and Europe have distinctly different musical traditions – how can they be brought together? Look for an answer in British-Indian composer Param Vir's (*1952) music. One of the most interesting composers of his time, Vir is a true cosmopolitan who has always profoundly embraced both cultures in his music. Raga Fields is his first work showcasing an Asian traditional instrument, the sarod (Indian lute). Here, the concept of raga meets a luminous, decidedly contemporary sound-world: the Indian soloist and the Western ensemble melt into something new that is more than a sum of its parts.
 
Raga Fields was performed on Thursday 15 October 2015, conducted by Kwamé Ryan with Soumik Datta on sarod.

Live

Raga Fields | Param Vir

Julian Anderson (*1967) is a pivotal figure in modern British music. As a composer who “renews the power of music as an evocation of community” (Bayan Northcott, New Grove Dictionary) his works are equally accessible, challenging, intellectually stimulating and radiantly beautiful. One of Anderson's central works, Book of Hours for ensemble and electronics, a haunting evocation of medieval art, uses electronics as an extra instrumental colour like gold leaf in a manuscript. Scherzo (with Trains), written for the unusual combination of four clarinets, reveals the composer's humorous side.
 
Scherzo (with Trains) and Book of Hours were performed on Thursday 12 November 2015, conducted by Antony Hermus.

Book Of Hours Part 1  | Julian Anderson

Adams: Son of Chamber Symphony & String Quartet

Adams: Son of Chamber Symphony II

Adams: Son of Chamber Symphony III

Adams: Son of Chamber Symphony I

Rising star cellist Isang Enders is a former principal cellist of the Staatskapelle Dresden who recently decided to concentrate on his solo career. Enriching the cello repertoire by commissioning and championing new music, here Enders showcases Ligeti’s iconic Sonata for solo cello, deemed “too modern” to be performed at the time of its composition in 1953, and unplayed for over 25 years. It was performed by Isang Enders on Thursday 18 February 2016, conducted by Pierre-André Valade.

Sonata for Cello | György Ligeti

Rising star cellist Isang Enders is a former principal cellist of the Staatskapelle Dresden who recently decided to concentrate on his solo career. Enriching the cello repertoire by commissioning and championing new music, here Enders showcases Esa-Pekka Salonen’s fearsomely virtuosic work for solo cello and ensemble, Mania. It was performed by Isang Enders on Thursday 18 February 2016, conducted by Pierre-André Valade.

Mania | Esa-Pekka Salonen

Friedrich Goldmann (1941-2009) is the best-kept secret of modern German music. An East German, Goldmann wrote cosmopolitan music that defied socialist realism with its strikingly original synthesis of tradition and fiercely inventive modernism. After German reunification, he remained a highly respected figure, equally revered as composer, conductor and pedagogue. Linie/Splitter 2 was performed on Thursday 14 April 2016, conducted by Tito Ceccherini.

Linie Splitter 2 | Friedrich Goldmann

Friedrich Goldmann (1941-2009) is the best-kept secret of modern German music. An East German, Goldmann wrote cosmopolitan music that defied socialist realism with its strikingly original synthesis of tradition and fiercely inventive modernism. After German reunification, he remained a highly respected figure, equally revered as composer, conductor and pedagogue. Fast Erstarrte Unruhe 3 was performed on Thursday 14 April 2016, conducted by Tito Ceccherini.

Fast Erstarrte Unruhe 3 | Friedrich Goldmann

Vasily Petrenko is recognised as one the leading Elgarians of our time and his interpretations of the two completed symphonies with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra have earned praise worldwide from public and critics alike. This track is from the first CDs in a series for ONYX that will contain both symphonies and the other major orchestral works, plus some of the delightful miniatures
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Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat, Op. 55 - Allegro molto

Ades: Violin Concerto

Adès: Violin Concerto, Op. 23 "Concentric Paths": I. Rings (feat. Anthony Marwood)

Adès: Violin Concerto, "Concentric Paths": II. Paths

Harvey: Tombeau de Messiaen

Mortuos Plango, Vivos Voco

Howard Skempton - Lento (Official Video)

Kaija Saariaho
"Vent nocturne" pour alto et électronique 
interprété par Odile Auboin (photo)
20.04.2013, Cité de la musique 

Kaija Saariaho - Vent nocturne

Demo-Version zum Entwurf eines Radio Features zu Harrison Birtwistles "The Mask of Orpheus" von Karl Ludwig.

Feature Harrison Birtwistle Mask Of Orpheus

The Philharmonia Orchestra, founded in 1945, is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century.
 
Led by its Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Philharmonia has a pioneering approach to the role of the modern-day symphony orchestra, reaching new audiences and participants through audience development, digital technology and learning and participation programmes.
 
The Philharmonia has been resident at Southbank Centre since 1995 and presents a Season of over 50 performances each year. Orchestral programming is complemented by series including Philharmonia at the Movies, Music of Today, the Philharmonia Chamber Players and an Insights Talks programme.

Book Of Hours Part 1 | Julian Anderson

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