Sound Lounge for Friday 14 August 2015

7:00

CLAIRE COWAN: Subtle Dances
NZTrio
RATTLE 400580

Claire Cowan. Image: Chamber Music New Zealand

JOHN RAE: An Eye For An Eyelash
The Troubles
Rattle RATJ 1010

GARETH FARR: Shadow of the Hawk
Jisoo Ok (cello), Henry Wong Doe (pno)
Trust MMT 2070

7:30 Relevant Tones

Haunted Landscapes: Music of George Crumb

Legendary composer George Crumb created a unique, haunting sound world that leaves an indelible impression upon anyone who hears it. The master turned 85 in October 2014 and we celebrated with an entire show dedicated to his music. (WFMT)

George Crumb: Vox Balanae, I (excerpt) & finale
eighth blackbird
Cedille 76

Crumb: “Se ha llenado de luces mi corazón de seda” from Ancient Voices of Children
The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble/Arthur Weisberg; Jan DeGaetani, ms.; Michael Dash, boy soprano
Nonesuch 79149

Crumb: Nocturnal Sounds (The Awakening) fr. Makrokosmos III
Gilbert Kalish &James Freeman, pianos; Raymond Des Roches & Richard Fitz, percussion
Nonesuch 79149

Crumb: “Deep River” fr. The River of Life
Orchestra 2001/James Freeman; Ann Crumb, voc.
Bridge 9218

Crumb: Tammy, Fritzi and Yoda fr. Mundis Canis
David Starobin, guitar; Crumb, perc.
Bridge 9095

Crumb: Black Angels, III. Return
Kronos Quartet
Nonesuch 79242

9:30

ANDERS KOPPEL: Concerto No 1 for Marimba and Orchestra
Marianna Bednarska (marimba), Aalborg SO/ Henrik Vagn Christensen
Da Capo 6.220595

10:00 Soundtracks from the NZIFF

Ryan Smith takes a look at more music from films showing at this year’s New Zealand International Film Festival including the films From Scotland With Love, '71 and The Duke of Burgundy.