Month: March 2012

#8 Mystical Minimalism Part III: Henryk Gorecki

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Composer Features, Themed Shows

One of Poland’s most significant 20th century composers, Henryk Górecki led a quiet revolution against the Soviet authorities through his inimitable style of mystical minimalism. We’ll dedicate an hour to his music and life. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Symphony No. 3 (excerpts)— London Sinfonietta, David Zinman, Conductor, Dawn Upshaw, Piano Preludes (excerpts) — Stephen de … Continue reading #8 Mystical Minimalism Part III: Henryk Gorecki →

#7 Mystical Minimalism Part II: John Tavener

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Composer Features, Themed Shows

Our series on the Mystic Minimalists continues with John Tavener, whose encounters with Eastern thought changed him into one of the most spiritually-connected composers to ever write music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters The Protecting Veil (excerpt), LSO/Rozhdestvensky; Isserlis, vc.The Whale, I, London Sinfonietta/TavenerLittle Requiem for Father Malachy Lynch (excerpt)English Chamber Orchestra & Westminster Abbey … Continue reading #7 Mystical Minimalism Part II: John Tavener →