Three programmes of electro-acoustic music from the first ten years of the research institute Pierre Boulez founded in Paris, 'to establish a new relationship between musicians and scientists and to develop, through interdisciplinary research, the materials, instruments and techniques which are available to the contemporary composer.'
Introduced by Nigel Osbome LINDA HIRST (mezzo-soprano) LONDON SINFONIETTA conducted by PETER EOTVOS
Tristan Murail Disintegrations Nigel Osborne Alba
(first UK performances) York HoUer Arcus
(Given in October 1985 before an invited audience at St John's, Smith Square, London)
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