#2843: EuroMinimalism, Part II

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

For this New Sounds, listen to a follow-up to last night’s show, with minimal and post-minimal music from Michael Nyman, Anton Batagov, Ludovico Einaudi, Nik Bärtsch, and others. Nik Bartsch’s Ronin make "ritual groove," with repetitive motifs that gradually evolve. We'll also hear music from the Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, and English minimalist Michael Nyman. Plus there's some music from the Russian keyboard player/composer Anton Batagov, who self-produces electronic and experimental works and releases them on his own private label. And as always, much more.

PROGRAM # 2843, Euro-Minimalism, Part 2 of 2 (First aired on Thurs, 9/11/08)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
Wim Mertens	Close Cover	Gentleman of Leisure, excerpt [1:30]	Windham Hill #1056. Out of print, but try auction sites.
Michael Nyman	The Essential Michael Nyman	Prawn-Watching [2:30]	Argo #436 820. Out of print, but see www.michaelnyman.com for info
Bruno Letort	L’Affaire Desombres	Voyage vers L’Aubrac [3:00]	CMG #CUB-01054 www.koka.com *
Ludovico Einaudi	Divenire	Andare [7:00]	Ponderosa #035** www.ludovicoeinaudi.com *
Joby Talbot	Music for Classic FM	First Day Of Summer [6:00]	For info, www.jobytalbot.com
Ludovico Einaudi	Divenire	Divenire [4:30]	See above.
Eric Mertens	Spleen, Original	Little Giant [3:30]	Available at www.emusic.com
Anton Batagov	Dialog	System [6:30]	Russian release; for info: www.batagov.com/entrancen.htm
Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin	Stoa	Modul 36, excerpt [11:00]	ECM #1939. www.ecmrecords.com *

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