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    Interpretations on Record: Messiaen – Turangalîla-Symphonie

    by 5:4 May 23, 2008 • 13:17
    May 23, 2008 • 13:17

    Radio 3 now calls it simply “CD Review”, but a few years back it was known as “Interpretations on Record”. Each programme focuses on a particular composition, examining the available recordings with the intention of choosing one that is arguably better than the others. This is an edition of the …

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    Thomas Adès – These Premises Are Alarmed, Concerto Conciso, Asyla (World Premières)

    by 5:4 May 14, 2008 • 19:11
    May 14, 2008 • 19:11

    i’ve been interested in Thomas Adès‘ work for many years, so here are recordings of the world première performances of three of his compositions. The tale behind his miniature orchestral work These Premises Are Alarmed is interesting, if disappointing. Adès was commissioned to compose a piece for the series of …

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    James MacMillan – Symphony No. 3 ‘Silence’ (Scottish Première)

    by 5:4 May 3, 2008 • 17:29
    May 3, 2008 • 17:29

    Here’s the Scottish première of James MacMillan’s Symphony No. 3 ‘Silence’, broadcast last Tuesday. Don’t be taken in by that subtitle; this piece does the exact opposite of “what it says on the tin”. MacMillan is more concerned with the perception – within the human experience of tragedy and cruelty …

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