(March 2021) Episode 321 is UNSUK CHIN. A South Korean-born contemporary classical composer with a diverse array of influences (she studied under Ligeti), styles and forms, both conventional and experimental. Many of her works feature frenetic bursts of notes, and make full use of available sounds from instruments (sliding along strings, tapping the body).
Favorite piece: Cello Concerto
Favorite piano piece: Etude No. 5
Favorite choral work: Cantatrix Sopranica
Favorite experimental piece: Double Bind?
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