Cornelius Cardew: 'Bun No 1' at the Proms (and at Five against Four)

As I get closer to launching this new and hopefully welcome blog, I thought I'd draw your attention to the recent goings-on over at the Five against Four blogspot --- this year's London Proms, with recordings, program notes and thoughtful reviews of all the premieres. Three unmissable items so far: James Dillon's 'La Navette' (UK Premiere), Morton Feldman's 'Piano and orchestra' (John Tilbury, soloist, London premiere) and, best of all, Cornelius Cardew's challenging and inscrutable 1965 'Bun No 1'. The latter is a fully-notated serial work for conventional orchestra and, to the best of my knowledge, has never been recorded commercially. (Isn't it about time for a disc of Cardew's pre-'Treatise' music?)

NOTE 6 OCTOBER 2010 – Somehow I missed out on the 2001 Matchless CD of Cardew's 'Chamber Music 1955-64' – it looks like the perfect accompaniment to this Proms broadcast. I plan on ordering it as soon as my bank balance permits!

AND I do hope to pick up soon where 'The High Pony Tail' left off, at the present address (while doing my best to maintain the Pony Archives as they stand.) Stay tuned for further signs of life ...