Gyorgy Kurtag
Kurtag - Scenes from a Novel
Sunday 29 June 2008 17:00-18:30 (Radio 3)
In a programme recorded at the Aldeburgh festival, Stephen Johnson is joined by soprano Maria Husmann and the ensemble Psappha to delve into the musical world of the featured composer of this year's festival - Gyorgy Kurtag. They examine Kurtag's work Scenes from a Novel alongside some of the piano miniatures - Jatekok (Games) and the orchestral work Stele.
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Playlist
Webern: Konzert Op. 24, 3rd Movement
Christoph Eschenbach Piano
Houston Symphony Chamber Players
Koch 3-7337-2 H1 Track 3
Kurtag: Stele Op. 33
SWR Sinfonieorchester
Michael Gielen Cond.
Hanssler Classic CD93.001 CD 2 Track 4
