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Feldman Plays Feldman – Mode Records Mode Records celebrates the Feldman Anniversary with a rare opportunity to hear Morton Feldman interpret his own works. These performances are from a live concert given in Cologne, Germany in 1978, recorded by Deutschlandfunk (German Radio). Composer Walter Zimmermann was an early champion of Feldman’s music in Europe. He invited Feldman, along with Feldman’s trusted interpreters Eberhard Blum and Jan Williams, to present this concert as part of Zimmermann’s Beginner Studio series. This is likely the earliest recording of Why Patterns?, which was written in the year of this concert performance. It is written as an uncoordinated score, musicians start together but proceed independently, each focusing on repetition and permutations of pattern material, both intervallic and durational, reconvening again at the end of the piece. Working in such a way allowed Feldman to construct a sound-world which focuses the attention on the shape of musical events rather than on their harmonic functionality. The result is a glacial and free-floating impression that creates a contemplative atmosphere for the listener. Feldman also performs his solo piano works Extensions 3 and Intermission 5, both from 1952.

If in Tokyo I'd definitely try to visit a "jazz kissa" or the equivalent. Not too far from here I know a of bar (coffee shop in the daytime) with "vinyl listening room" that recently opened, but the website only promises "a dynamic soundscape that evolves from relaxed daytime tunes to more energetic evening playlists and DJ sets", which seems to fall short of the "listening bar" ideal. I was actually on that same block yesterday...should have looked in but I'd forgotten about the place.

Local music schedule has been busy, but with a lot of scheduling conflicts (two good things going on at the same time). I'd ordinarily see the Creative Improvisers Orchestra on the last Sunday afternoon of the month, but opted for this instead. It was pretty good. Yesterday: Join us for the debut of the Erehwon Ensemble as Kingston’s first professional orchestra! Don’t miss this beautiful and intriguing concert! From the beautiful, rarely heard Serenade for Strings by German composer Carl Reinecke to eclectic and colorful string orchestra music from Russia, Hungary and Finland, expect the unexpected from this innovative group of 21 musicians led by internationally renowned conductor David Rudge. We conclude with two works by American composers: the improvisatory Voodoo Dolls by Jessie Montgomery, and David Balakrishnan’s Skylife,a head-banging rock-anthem inspired piece for string orchestra. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening! Program: Jean Sibelius - Canzonetta [movement] Carl Reinecke - Serenade for Strings Gerald Finzi - Prelude [movement] Leo Weiner - Divertimento No. 2 Dmitri Shostakovich - Two Pieces Jessie Montgomery - Voodoo Dolls David Balakrishnan - Skylife

Agreed on the taste issue. I long ago quit drinking alcohol, and hanging out in a bar doesn't appeal. The likelihood of finding a "listening coffee house" that caters to my musical tastes is essentially zero.

Just found out he passed 16 July 2026. Japanese composer and pianist. I haven't heard that much, but enjoy his playing, particularly "Shibuyan" on Aketa's Disk. Definitely influenced by Monk. I just pre-ordered another album.

I bought this years ago as an upgrade from the Music of Latin American Masters set, not realizing it was a sono luminus (rather than Dorian) release. 🤡

Thanks. I knew they went bust in 2005 and didn't know of the catalog acquisition, which AFAICT took place in 2011. Used to be a good label, so I'll have to look at the current offerings.

Villa-Lobos complete string quartets, 6 independently released CDs by Cuarteto Latinoamericano on Dorian. Dorian went out of business and a box set was later released by Brilliant Classics. I heard one volume of the Danubius Quartet's series on Marco Polo and didn't like the ensemble nearly as much as the C. L.

Obscure but enjoyable releases on the Vampi Soul label. Plus, from Jazz in Britain

Update: now preorderable at DG.