This week, works by American composer Lee Hyla (1952-2014), who blends strong rock and jazz influences with angular modernism to create a highly unique language.
Works
Pre-Pulse Suspended, for chamber orchestra (@ 5:37) Performers: Speculum Musicae, conducted by Donald Palma
Amnesia Breaks, for wind quintet (@ 20:16) Performers: Quintet of the Americas
We Speak Etruscan, for bass clarinet and baritone saxophone (@ 32:32) Performers: Tim Smith, bass clarinet, and Tim Berne, baritone saxophone
Trans, for large chamber orchestra (@ 42:07) Performers: Boston Modern Orchestra Project, conducted by Gil Rose
