Articles tagged 'Saariaho'

Pièces de Clavecin 12: Old and New

McNabney reminds that much French Baroque music we associate with harpsichord may have originally been intended for other forces.

Pièces de Clavecin 12: Old and New

McNabney reminds that much French Baroque music we associate with harpsichord may have originally been intended for other forces.

String Theory 33: Mostly Cellos and Basses

The boldest surprise in Patterns in a Chromatic Field is how after ten minutes, plus or minus, the activity level plummets.

String Theory 33: Mostly Cellos and Basses

The boldest surprise in Patterns in a Chromatic Field is how after ten minutes, plus or minus, the activity level plummets.

String Theory 30. / EA Bucket 29: Violin, sometimes with electronics

Doppelbelichtung (“Double Exposure”) presents the ingenious effect of birds imitating the violin. The exchange of instrument and recorded warblers confounds and charms.

String Theory 30. / EA Bucket 29: Violin, sometimes with electronics

Doppelbelichtung (“Double Exposure”) presents the ingenious effect of birds imitating the violin. The exchange of instrument and recorded warblers confounds and charms.

Three Concerts

I’m startled to realize how well today’s pattern of Overture — Concerto — Symphony actually works.

Three Concerts

I’m startled to realize how well today’s pattern of Overture — Concerto — Symphony actually works.

Snapshots: Of Crystal

I had tuned into this concert to hear the Seventh Symphony of Mahler… but of course sat through the opener.

Snapshots: Of Crystal

I had tuned into this concert to hear the Seventh Symphony of Mahler… but of course sat through the opener.

Love and Lust, Near and Far

As a Christmas Eve grouping, L’Amour de Loin and Salome are an unthinkable pair, but those were the operas on the roster this past December 24, 2016.

Love and Lust, Near and Far

As a Christmas Eve grouping, L’Amour de Loin and Salome are an unthinkable pair, but those were the operas on the roster this past December 24, 2016.

String Theory 12: Violin (with Piano, Mostly)

Fokkens declares a natural and mature style through efficient notes and rhythm.

String Theory 12: Violin (with Piano, Mostly)

Fokkens declares a natural and mature style through efficient notes and rhythm.

Atopos Survey 3.

We come to a third and final installment in a survey of Atopos recordings. It’s not that I’ve saved the best for last, but rarities, yes. Any recordings of Vinko Globokar and Jean-Pierre Drouet, whether together or separate, are a reason to celebrate.

Atopos Survey 3.

We come to a third and final installment in a survey of Atopos recordings. It’s not that I’ve saved the best for last, but rarities, yes. Any recordings of Vinko Globokar and Jean-Pierre Drouet, whether together or separate, are a reason to celebrate.

Armchair Operas 5.

A pair of DVDs present some of the short-lived Vivier’s most important works in theatrical performances, a two-evening spectacle, Rêves d’un Marco Polo, assembled by de Leeuw and Audi.

Armchair Operas 5.

A pair of DVDs present some of the short-lived Vivier’s most important works in theatrical performances, a two-evening spectacle, Rêves d’un Marco Polo, assembled by de Leeuw and Audi.

EA Bucket 7: Working Masters

The middle release in a Sub Rosa trio contains three Ferrari works defying simple explanation.

EA Bucket 7: Working Masters

The middle release in a Sub Rosa trio contains three Ferrari works defying simple explanation.

Holst Seven, Matthews Nil

The last time a living composer’s comments raised hackles (the only time perhaps?), that German gent, the one who’s working at a seven-day opera, uttered some “misconstrued” words about 9/11.

Holst Seven, Matthews Nil

The last time a living composer’s comments raised hackles (the only time perhaps?), that German gent, the one who’s working at a seven-day opera, uttered some “misconstrued” words about 9/11.

Among The Year’s So Far Best

Like everyone in New York, I reacted to the September 11th terror attacks with fear and loathing, destructive emotions slowly devolving to a burn-out expressing itself for our purpose as an inability to engage with discs I’d been sent for review.

Among The Year’s So Far Best

Like everyone in New York, I reacted to the September 11th terror attacks with fear and loathing, destructive emotions slowly devolving to a burn-out expressing itself for our purpose as an inability to engage with discs I’d been sent for review.