Michael Nyman's H.R.T.

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Michael Nyman composed, chamber music, symphonies, operas, but is most known for his film scores. Michael’s music has been described as “…taking no prisoners…” It is hard-driving, episodic, repetitive, at times very loud, but always unique. So, of course, it attracted the Relache Ensemble. We commissioned this work from him. Composed in 1995-96, “HRT” became a central work in The Relache Ensemble’s repertoire. It is included in a recording on the Monroe Street Music label from 1997 titled “Pick it Up”. It is that recording and a conversation about Michael we feature in this episode.