Credits:

Claudio Abbado

Description:

Three Live Albums from the Wien Modern Contemporary Music Festival, Launched at Abbados Initiative, Are Now AvailableThe Wien Modern contemporary music festival, launched in 1988 at Abbados initiative. Live recordings from 1988, 1991, and 1992 are now available as a 2-CD set. These albums allow listeners to fully appreciate the works of composers who spearheaded European contemporary music. The performance of Ligetis *Atmosphres*, performed at the first concert in 1988, combines delicacy and beauty.