Collection search - Music of Today
-
Record information – Brief Music of Today
Series title:Music of TodayHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):165463Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, RADIO: ACETATE TAPESAccession:1990-0110Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Release date:1966-12-21Production company:Canadian Broadcasting CorporationProduction credit:interviewer, Ingmar von HeineDescription:The Swedish composer Karl-Birger Blomdahl is interviewed by Ingmar von Heine. There is an excerpt from Fiuratura (1960), performed by the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt. Blomdahl discusses the meaning of the title Fiuratura (from the Italian fiurature, meaning ornaments). Blomdahl discusses his use of serial technique and the idea of crystalization of thought. Next is a recording of Dance Suite, for clarinet, cello and percussion. Blomdahl discusses his reasons for composing and his idea of artistic beauty. Next is a recording of two scenes from the opera Amiara (The Mass of Repentance and The Appearance of the Blind Poetess). Blomdahl talks about Amiara, its misinterpretation and the future of electronic music. This is followed by an excerpt of Symphony No. 3 (Facets) 1950. <60mn>Language:EnglishGenre:MUSICDetailed holdings information: -
Ordering and viewing options Conditions of access:OpenGENCAT identity number:GAD 0FD547Restrictions on consultation:To be Determined / À déterminerReproduction access:With written permission of Copyright Owner / Avec la permission écrite du détenteur des droits d'auteurYou can order materials in advance to be ready for you when you visit. You will need a user card to do this.
Cannot visit us on site? You can purchase a copy to be sent to you. Some restrictions may apply.