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Coptic Light

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Sat, Feb 17, 2024, 19:00
Morton Feldman's "Coptic Light," inspired by Coptic textiles, is an orchestral expression of his interest in woven materials. The hr-Sinfonieorchester's concert connects this piece with works by Tania León, George Benjamin, and Sofia Gubaidulina, exploring cultural clashes, manuscript layers, and 20th-century Russian history, including the Cold War and Perestroika. The concert lasts approximately 115 minutes including intermission.

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Keywords: cresc… Biennale für aktuelle Musik

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Musicians

Lawrence PowerViola
Stefan AsburyConductor

Program

Tania LeónÁcana
Morton FeldmanCoptic Light
George BenjaminPalimpsest I
Sofia GubaidulinaKonzert für Bratsche und Orchester
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