Flotation Device examines the premiere recording of Sofia Gubaidulina's Triple Concerto for violin, cello and bayan, the latest discography entry for this most important of all living Russian—and perhaps female—composers. We also sample new recordings of improvised music, featuring Elliott Sharp, Tashi Dorji, Ayumi Ishito, Sally Gates, Miles Okazaki and the great Heiner Goebbels returning to his vernacular roots. Plus, Scott Wollschleger and José M. Sánchez-Verdú commune with Morton Feldman, while Krzysztof Penderecki and Maurice Ohana commune with God (in both orthodox and pagan ways) through a pair of works celebrating their 50th anniversaries. A vicarious new landscape by Yikii, a solo violin piece by Paul Wiancko, and one last memorial salute to Irène Schweizer (with help from Barry Guy) round out the program.
Creative and improvised music from the Northwest and around the world with host Michael Schell, originally aired August 11, 2024. Playlist and photo credits with Comments.
