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The Triumph of Time

Whilst composing The Triumph of Time, Harrison Birtwistle came across a woodcut by Pieter Bruegel the elder that mirrored his own thinking, gave the work a clearer focus and provided him with a title. Here it is performed by the BBC S O conducted by Pierre Boulez.

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Mon 15 Sep 201400:00
BBC Radio 3

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  • Harrison Birtwistle

    The Triumph of Time

    Conductor: Pierre Boulez. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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  • Mon 15 Sep 201400:00
    BBC Radio 3

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