Das Stück wurde von dem IMS Prussia Cove aus Anlass des 40-jährigen Bestehens von Open Chamber Music' in Auftrag gegeben, das von der Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung gegründet wurde. Komponiert wurde...
. Following the structure of the original, the movement begins quietly and simply, and gradually gains in tempo and excitement towards a vehemently aggressive climax.
Mark Anthony Turnage, who celebrates his 50th birthday this summer, composed On Opened Ground for one of the world's most celebrated viola soloists, Yuri Bashmet, and the Cleveland Orchestra. The titl...
Edited by Gabriella Swallow
3 Lullabies for Violoncello and Piano.
These are the latest example of the little pieces Turnage has always composed for friends and personal occasions. More intimate and tender than his orchestral statements, these small works are immedia...
Kai' was written in memory of Kai Scheffler, principal cellist and a key member of the Ensemble Modern in Germany, who died tragically young in 1989. The 18 minute work is in four continuous movements...
Four Pieces may be performed complete as a four-movement work. Each piece may also be performed separately or a selection together in any combination.1. Leap Commissioned by NJO: Dutch Orchestra and E...
Turnage has a natural affinity for the voice. This is shown here with the use of classic texts by Stevie Smith (The Singing Cat), Thomas Hardy (Last Words) and Walt Whitman (Song of Myself). These 3 S...
