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London Sinfonietta - Laurence Crane, Marisol Jimenez, Morton Feldman

The London Sinfonietta performs two new works: Laurence Crane's Chamber Symphony No 2 and Marisol Jimenez's XLIII Memoriam Vivere. Plus Morton Feldman's For Samuel Beckett.

Ivan Hewett introduces a recording by the London Sinfonietta featuring two world premieres and a rare performance of Morton Feldman's 1987 swansong For Samuel Beckett, from a concert given in the round at St John's Smith Square last month. And continuing our series Modern Muses, composer Michael Oliva and alto flautist Carla Rees compare notes on the creative process.

Laurence Crane: Chamber Symphony No.2 "The Australian" (world premiere)
Marisol Jíménez: XLIII Memoriam Vivere (world premiere)
Morton Feldman: For Samuel Beckett

London Sinfonietta
Garry Walker (conductor).

2 hours

Last on

Sat 14 Nov 2015 22:00

Music Played

  • Laurence Crane

    Chamber Symphony No.2, The Australian

    Performer: London Sinfonietta.
  • Marisol Jimenez

    XLIII - Memoriam Vivire

    Performer: London Sinfonietta.
  • Morton Feldman

    For Samuel Beckett

    Performer: London Sinfonietta.
  • Michael Oliva

    Bereft Adrift

    Performer: rarescale.

Broadcast

  • Sat 14 Nov 2015 22:00

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