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| A new awareness of listening |
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Edgar Varèse is regarded as one of the pioneers of New Music, and with good reason. His piece “Ionisation” was the first-ever composition written exclusively for percussion ensemble to be performed in a traditional concert hall setting; and he explored and searched intensely for sonic experiences. Varèse integrated first the world of sounds, then electronic instruments into traditional orchestras, thereby opening a door to a new awareness of listening. His work substantially influenced those generations of composers that came after him: a link between the beautiful, the exciting and the musically unfamiliar. The 2009 Salzburg Festival dedicated its “Kontinente” series to this brilliant New Music pioneer – and we are delighted to present these excellent recordings to you! |
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Ionisation (Grubinger, The Percussive Planet Ensemble) 5.8. 2009, Felsenreitschule, Salzburg
Ecuatorial, Offrandes (Ensemble Modern) 12.8. 2009, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg
Hyperprism, Intégrales, Ionisation (Ensemble Modern) 11.8. 2009, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg
Amériques (Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien) 15.8. 2009, Felsenreitschule, Salzburg |
1CD | Contemporary | Salzburger Festspiele | ORF Radio Symphonieorchester Wien |
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Number 4 of the Salzburg Festival “Kontinent” series was dedicated to Wolfgang Rihm. We have compiled a selection of the works for your convenience – including a first recording!  |
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| In 1993, the Salzburg Festival presented Nono as a sound seeker in their series "Zeitfluss", focusing on Das atmende Klarsein (1980/81). |
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| The unspeakable evil in three nameless acts: We proudly present Salvatore Sciarrino’s Macbeth, recorded at the 2011 Salzburg Festival, released for the first time as an audio document! |
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