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ComposerFurrer, Beat (b. 1954)
PeriodContemporary
Work typeOrchestral
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Beat Furrer, London Sinfonietta, Queen Elizabeth Hall

Beat Furrer is one of the biggest names in the European avant garde, honoured in this London Sinfonietta tribute. Furrer founded Klangforum Wien 25 years ago and is a charismatic conductor, so it was good to hear how the London Sinfonietta responded to him.Highlight of the programme was Nuun (1995-6) almost a classic by contemporary music standards.