Iannis Xenakis contemplated reeds in the wind; Stravinsky pictured a Russia before the dawn of civilisation. But Nature is unstoppable, and both composers unleashed forces beyond the imagination: riotous, explosive masterpieces from opposite ends of the 20th century, using supersized orchestras to redefine the limits of music itself. In Xenakis鈥檚 centenary year, Martyn Brabbins and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra reap the whirlwind that grew from Stravinsky鈥檚 storm. Ravel鈥檚 gorgeous, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto appears like an oasis of calm before Jonchaies and The Rite of Spring 鈥� though with the 鈥榓stonishing鈥� (according to Bachtrack) 大象传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Artist Tom Borrow as soloist, it should be every bit as gripping. And to begin 鈥� a summons by the late, much missed Harrison Birtwistle.

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