Rebecca Saunders (b. 1967)

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bhodges

Based on the handful of works I've heard by Rebecca Saunders, she is a force to be reckoned with. This afternoon, hearing more of her work, thanks to the Berlin Philharmonic's Digital Concert Hall and Klangforum Wien:

https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/53506

More coming on Monday and Wednesday, from other artists, and a third concert later in September. All look fascinating.

https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/53300
https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/53500
https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/53188

PS, at the moment, these concerts are being offered free, with email registration. Audio and video quality are outstanding.

--Bruce

Old San Antone

I agree, she is one of the most interesting of composers working today.  It is also nice to see a major orchestra programming her works.

Scion7

I gave "Stasis" and "Crimson" a listen.   :-X
Is there something better - a 'magnum opus' to date?
When, a few months before his death, Rachmaninov lamented that he no longer had the "strength and fire" to compose, friends reminded him of the Symphonic Dances, so charged with fire and strength. "Yes," he admitted. "I don't know how that happened. That was probably my last flicker."

Mandryka

On CD which impressed me is Stirrings Still

Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen

vers la flamme

Quote from: Mandryka on September 06, 2020, 05:00:22 AM
On CD which impressed me is Stirrings Still



Wow, yeah. This sounds excellent! I wasn't so impressed with another piece of hers that I heard recently (it was a 20 minute piano piece; can't remember the name) but this one is giving me a promising vibe. Seems like Ms. Saunders is one to pay attention to.

Scion7

Didn't care for that piece (I and II) either - this is one contemporary composer I don't think I'm going to be able to warm up to.
When, a few months before his death, Rachmaninov lamented that he no longer had the "strength and fire" to compose, friends reminded him of the Symphonic Dances, so charged with fire and strength. "Yes," he admitted. "I don't know how that happened. That was probably my last flicker."

bhodges

Coming up in two hours, another big helping of music by Rebecca Saunders, this time from Ensemble Musikfabrik:

https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/53500

--Bruce

not edward

Just out, a new release in col legno's Musica Viva series, featuring concerti for violin and for trumpet, and a piece for two bass clarinets.

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I've already heard (and was impressed by) the two concerti, thanks to 5against4, but Aether will be new to me.
"I don't at all mind actively disliking a piece of contemporary music, but in order to feel happy about it I must consciously understand why I dislike it. Otherwise it remains in my mind as unfinished business."
-- Aaron Copland, The Pleasures of Music

Mandryka

https://www.youtube.com/v/0zi6wvbE8Ho

Yes. Somehow based on Molly Bloom says at the end. A long haul but there's quite a bit of variety to engage the mind. Psychologically deep; sensual. Originally specialised with lighting effects I think, but provided you're up for it it's listenable at home.
Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen

Mandryka

Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen