Andrew Sparling introduces a concert given on Tuesday at St John's, Smith Square, London, celebrating
Lontano's 21st year on the new-music scene.
Conductor Odaline de la Martinez
Stefan Wolpe Piece for Trumpet and Seven Instruments (first UK performance)
Alastair Mackie (trumpet) Elliott Carter Triple Duo
Edgard Varese Density 21.5 Helen Keen (flute)
Bernard Benoliel Boanerges (first broadcast)
Producer Andrew Kurowski
SOUNDING THE CENTURY