On this edition of New Sounds, composer David Lang presents his CD-length ambient concerto, "The Passing Measures." The new album is a most unusual concerto for bass clarinet, chorus, and orchestra that explores mortality, time, and the function of music. As Lang explains, "My piece is about the struggle to create beauty. A single very consonant chord falls slowly over the course of forty minutes. That is the piece."
PROGRAM # 1927, with David Lang (First aired
on June 18, 2001)
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Bang On A Can All-Stars |
Brian Eno: Music for Airports |
1 / 2 (arranged by David Lang) [9:00] |
Point Music 314 536 847** Available at www.bangonacan.org |
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David Lang |
The Passing Measures |
The Passing Measures [42:00] |
Canteloupe Music #21003** www.cantaloupemusic.com |
*, ** - Find the recordings you've heard - go to the New Sounds Recordings Information page
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