Part One Ivan Hewett presents the first of two weeks focusing on Italian music. Tonight, abstract Modernist works of the 1960s are contrasted with the younger generation.
Duration:
2 hours
Playlist
Italians 1 of 2 Producer: Philip Tagney Broadcast Assistant: Patrick Johns
Aldo Clementi 'Concerto for violin, 40 instruments and Carillons' (13'45") Milan Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Machado, with Christiane Edinger (violin) LP: Ricordi CRM 1004
Aldo Clementi 'Ideogrammi 1' (7'25") Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods
Luciano Berio 'Serenata 1' (10'30") Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods with Christopher Green (flute)
Mauro Cardi 'Effetto Notte' (10'45") Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods
Aldo Clementi 'Ideogrammi 2' (7'20") Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods
Stefano Gervasoni 'Dir' (21'33") Arditti Quartet and members of Ensemble Recherche Recorded at Witten New Music Days
Jacopo Baboni Schilingi 'Il Colore del Blu' [the Colour Blue] (8'00") Arditti Quartet
Paolo Furlani 'Il Raconto di Calliope' [Calliope's Tale] (10'25") Ensemble Freon conducted by Stefano Cardi, with Alessia Raccichini (soprano)
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