Georg Friedrich Haas' style recalls that of György Ligeti in its use of micropolyphony, microintervals and exploitation of the overtone series. Haas' "In Vain, for 24 instruments" is an outrageously successful example of layer upon layer of serialistic leitmotifs that cannot be singled out, as if they were phobic to 'empty spaces'. Haas' leitmotifs are to be grasped massively as they are intended to overpopulate the space they occupy not with hints (à la Nørgaard) but with their very bodily presence, explicit and assertive.

Limited to 500 copies. Distributed as part of the book "Monographie Asmus Tietchens" (first edition), edited by Kai U. Jürgens.

Very important 80s compilation gathering the best experimental acts of the German scene of this time. Limited edition of 2950 copies pressed in Germany for the Goethe Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Only 150 copies remained for sale in Europe. The other 2800 copies were sent to the Goethe Institute & went lost there.

In the post-Takemitsu era, Somei Satoh has steadily been gaining notoriety as one of Japan’s most internationally celebrated and significant composers of contemporary music. A largely self-taught musician, he came to the technical elements of music not from the usual perspective of western proportions and balance of harmony, counterpoint and orchestration, but rather from a deep understanding of the philosophies of Shinto and Zen Buddhist beliefs. This background reveals a music that delights in the world of infinite spaces and suspended time. His works are fragile in their clarity and simplicity, but are not simplistic or facile. His work represents a kind of sculptural minimalism infused with the lyrical sense of Romanticism. He wrote his violin concerto for Anne Akiko Meyers.

Someone interested in La Monte Young's music faces a challenge: none of his works are available. Until Young signed to Gramavision in 1987, his recorded legacy was issued by a series of obscure labels, all of which have since disappeared. The Well-Tuned Piano, The Second Dream of the High-Tension Line Stepdown Transformer From the Four Dreams of China and Just Stompin' managed to obtain the releases only for it to get deleted all of Young's titles when Gramavision was taken over by Rykodisc.

Monumental Licht (Light), subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen which, in total, lasts over 29 hours. Donnerstag is an opera for 14 performers (3 voices, 8 instrumentalists, 3 dancers), choir, an orchestra and tapes. It was the first part of Licht to be written, between 1978 and 1980. Thursday is the day of the archangel Michael, and the story is centered around this character. Michael's Journey Round the Earth is the central act of Donnerstag.

NOME DE MAR by Maria Ana Bobone is in large Fado album but it leads the singer to the territories of baroque, traditional Portuguese music and beautiful themes by Ricardo Rocha. The most amazing and charming is that the beautiful voice of Maria Ana Bobone moves easily over these various areas. In turn, the genius of Ricardo Rocha is well marked in the instrumental version of Canção de Alcipe. Of course, Ricardo Rocha shines here on guitar Portuguese (to hear him is always a privilege).

This box is a terrific overview of György Ligeti's music. Created about 1984 by Wergo studio-reihe neuer musik, it is a worthy reminder of golden years of avant-garde LP’s era.

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This is a very fine release, superbly played by musicians who really believe in the music and give it dedicated, committed readings. Excellent recording and informative notes by Frans Lemaire. This is by far the finest introduction to Ustvolkaya’s unique sound world.

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Un gran disco en el cual la magia de la musica compuesta por Antonio Lauro se muestra en todo su esplendor. El sonido es realmente espectacular y el interprete fantastico.

A great album in which the magic of music composed by Antonio Lauro is shown in all its glory. The sound is really spectacular and Adam Holzman is a fantastic performer.

Lhasa is the third album by folk singer Lhasa, released in 2009 and it is her first album entirely sung in English.

Interweaving documentary and fiction, this DVD introduces us to the musical world of Franz Schubert (1797-1828). A man of genius, despite his ill health and many complexes, Franz Schubert was the very embodiment of Romanticism. His too-short life was marked by a ceaseless quest for beauty and the perpetual presence of death.

When placing Górecki in the context of the history of modern art, musicologist and critics generally compare his work with such composers as Olivier Messiaen and Charles Ives. He himself has said that he also feels kindred with such figures as Bach, Mozart, and Joseph Haydn, though he has said he feels most affinity towards Franz Schubert, particularly in terms of tonal design and treatment of basic materials. Since Górecki's move away from serialism and dissonance in the 1970s, he is frequently compared to composers such as Arvo Pärt, John Tavener and Giya Kancheli. The term holy minimalism is often used to group these composers, due to their shared simplified approach to texture, tonality and melody, in works often reflecting deeply held religious beliefs. However, none of these composers has admitted to common influences.

Explore the life and music of Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849) Freely inspired by the life of the great Polish composer of piano music Frédéric Chopin and more specifically by his romantic liaison with the celebrated French novelist George Sand, this documentary style film is structured around two mature works by the musician and writer: Sonata for Piano and Cello by Chopin and Story of My Life by George Sand. The composer’s music is brought to life on screen through a choreographic staging where actors and dancers, who are seen alternately by themselves or in the company of musicians, attempt to recreate, within a symbolic décor, the universe inhabited by the two lovers.