Neo classical: the pioneers
Neo classical: an elastic term for very beautiful and often very melodic music. Modern music that is a bit of a cross between pop, minimal music, ambient and classical composing styles. From Olafur Arnalds to Nils Frahm, all of whom are young composers who now fall back on an übertonal, classical style. In this Theme broadcast, a flashback to a number of pioneers of the genre. Known and lesser known composers such as Wim Mertens, Harold Budd, Peter Garland and Lubomyr Melnyk can be heard.
1. Harold Budd: ‘The Serpent (In Quicksilver)’ (suite in six parts; 1980-81) on The Serpent (In Quicksilver)/Abandoned Cities
Harold Budd, keyboard and others
Opal 926025-2 CD
2. Michael Nyman: ‘String Quartet No. 1’ (1985) op String Quartets 1-3
Balanescu Quartet
Argo 433 093-2 CD
3. Lubomyr Melnyk: ‘Cloud Passage No. 3’ (2012) on Three Solo Pieces.
Lubomyr Melnyk, piano.
Unseen Worlds UW11 CD
4. Wim Mertens: ‘Maximizing The Audience’ (1984) on Maximizing The Audience.
Wim Mertens + Soft Verdict
Les Disques du Crépuscule TWI 480 CD
5. Wim Mertens: ‘Whisper Me’ (1984) on Maximizing The Audience.
Wim Mertens + Soft Verdict
Les Disques du Crépuscule TWI 480 CD
6. Peter Garland: ‘The Days Run Away’ (1971) on Peter Garland: The Days Run Away.
Aki Takahashi, piano.
Tzadik TZ7053 CD
Producer: Mark van de Voort
