Michael Nyman composed, chamber music, symphonies, operas, but is most known for his film scores. Michael’s music has been described as “…taking no prisoners…” It is hard-driving, episodic, repetitive, at times very loud, but always unique. So, of course, it attracted the Relache Ensemble. We commissioned this work from him. Composed in 1995-96, “HRT” became a central work in The Relache Ensemble’s repertoire. It is included in a recording on the Monroe Street Music label from 1997 titled “Pick it Up”. It is that recording and a conversation about Michael we feature in this episode.
The Relache Chronicles
Michael Nyman's H.R.T.
Michael Nyman's H.R.T.
Episode Twenty-Nine
The Relache Chronicles
THE RELACHE CHRONICLES is a podcast about musicians residing in what we call “the Margins of American Music.” In these 30-to-45-minute episodes, we play recordings – primarily by The Relache Ensemble – of complete musical works and have kitchen table conversations with composers, performers, and others with insight to the music. “Relâche is sort of the New York Philharmonic of truly creative music. They stand alone.” — Kyle Gann
THE RELACHE CHRONICLES is a podcast about musicians residing in what we call “the Margins of American Music.” In these 30-to-45-minute episodes, we play recordings – primarily by The Relache Ensemble – of complete musical works and have kitchen table conversations with composers, performers, and others with insight to the music. “Relâche is sort of the New York Philharmonic of truly creative music. They stand alone.” — Kyle GannListen on
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