Claude Vivier: Imaginary worlds

Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore present BBC Radio 3's series exploring the pivotal 'modern' musical works of the 20th century, the groundbreaking composers who created them, and the radical cultural and artistic movements which gave rise to them. In this episode, Kate explores the many imaginary worlds of Claude Vivier, leading to a full performance of his work Zipangu from 1980. We’ll enter the musical universe of sound poetry, find out who it was who got to extended techniques before John Cage, and embark upon journeys to Japan, Iran and Bali.

Produced by Sam Phillips
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3

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