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Enter Birtwistle's challenging and haunting sonic universe with this collection of three works: Melencolia I (1976) for clarinet, harp, and two string orchestras; Ritual Fragment (1990) for 15 solo players without conductor; and Meridian (1970-71) for mezzo-soprano, horn, cello, chorus of 6 sopranos, and instrumental ensemble. Oliver Knussen conducts the London Sinfonietta. NMC (distributed by Qualiton). -Oliver Knussen - |
