Hear and Now - Modern Europeans - Arne Nordheim

In the second of five programmes dedicated to modern European figures, Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents a portrait of Norway's Arne Nordheim, who died earlier this year. With contributions from those who knew and worked with him. Music includes: Epitaffio, Eco, Aurora, and Partita I. Playlist: Aurora for 4 voices and electronics (excerpt) 1:57 Electric Phoenix Judith Rees (soprano) Linda Hirst (mezzo soprano) Daryl Rundwick (tenor) Terry Edwards (bass) From the CD: Arne Nordheim - Wirklicher Wald & Aurora NCD 4910 (1986) Eco for soprano, chorus and orchestra 18:34 Taru Valjakka (soprano) Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Herbert Blomstedt (conductor) From the CD: Listen - the Art of Arne Nordheim ACD 5070 (2002) Solitaire for tape 12:01 From the CD: arne nordheim - electric RCD 2002 Aurora for 4 voices and electronics 21:05 Electric Phoenix Judith Rees (soprano) Linda Hirst (mezzo soprano) Daryl Rundwick (tenor) Terry Edwards (bass) From the CD: Arne Nordheim - Wirklicher Wald & Aurora NCD 4910 (1986) Partita for viola, cembalo and percussion 7:05 Bit 20 From the CD: arne nordheim magic island and other chamber works ACD 4990 Epitaffio for orchestra and magnetic tape (10:08) Herbert Blomstedt (conductor) Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra From the CD: Listen - the Art of Arne Nordheim ACD 5070 (2002)