The legacy of Tikhon Khrennikov

[Serial_Apologist]

I still think 'over a hundred years ago'. Barbs. It reminded me of middle-period Falla. My point is that the Beeb are deliberately choosing old-fashioned composers. I dubt if we'll hear anything as 'cutting-edge' as Helmut Lachnmann while the present Cotroller is in charge. It's a contrast with the 'Glock era', to be sure.

Or ever again, I have very sadly concluded, given what now amounts to a generational lacuna between then and now which has seen off the likes of not just Glock but that whole swathe of presenter-educationalists who provided my foundations. Unless societies change completely for the wiser - which by then might well demote the historical in importance as new generations seek to throw of the dead shackles; but not in my time.

This forum represents a holding operation.

[Barbirollians]

Not sure I will be too sad if we do not hear more Lachenmann.

[Serial_Apologist]

Not sure I will be too sad if we do not hear more Lachenmann.

Some recent music of his has sounded less harsh than the earlier - don't ask me for titles, however, this was sandwiched in among other stuff on The New Music Show.