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From fulfilling funerary functions, to eulogising friends and fellow artists, or lamenting the waste of war: here are some of the finest examples of music written in mourning.

For five decades, Irvine Arditti has been at the forefront of new music for string quartet. Ahead of concerts at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Arditti talks about his many collaborations with composers – including a long friendship with Toshio Hosokawa.

With an output ranging from dense sound clusters to romantic oratorios, Penderecki’s music is remarkably diverse – and throughout is redolent with the trauma and memory of the 20th century.

We explore the new website celebrating Krzysztof Penderecki's musical and horticultural legacy and discover a rather unique treasure trove of information and sensory stimulation.