(November 2022) Episode 453 is DAVID LANG. A contemporary, New York-based composer and co-founder of the Bang on a Can collective (with Julia Wolfe of episode 347). His early works seem generally minimalist/post-minimalist, but he prolifically composes in a diversity of styles and forms. From standard string arrangements and choirs to a roomful of broken instruments and distorted guitar duos. From ballet and opera to film soundtracks and small experimental pieces.
Favorite album/large ensemble piece: The Passing Measures
Favorite orchestral piece: Concerto (World to Come)
Favorite vocal piece: The Writings
Favorite violin piece: Killer
Favorite guitar piece: Warmth
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: many works have been published as album recordings so they are easy to get access to
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