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Four POemS Of SAMUEL BECKETT
Set for mezzo-soprano,
'nstrumental ensemble and cuter-generated tape by Nigel Osborne by work was commissioned and its first performance recorded there for Radio 3.
While working at IRCAM,
Nigel Osborne kept a journal of his progress. He reflects on the problems the composer faces in making the technology of the electronic studio serve his inspiration.
LINDA HIRST (mezzo-soprano) ENSEMBLE lNTERCONTEMPORAlN conducted by ARTURO TAMAYO Technical presentation by MARTIN PAGE. PETRINA HUGHES p™SIMONHANCOCK
Producer STEPHEN PLAISTOW (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Samuel Beckett
Unknown:
Nigel Osborne
Unknown:
Nigel Osborne
Mezzo-Soprano:
Linda Hirst
Conducted By:
Arturo Tamayo
Source: Radio Times

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