Pierre Boulez's 'Rituel in memoriam Bruno Maderna' utilizes an innovative orchestration and antiphonal structure to create a ritualistic, enveloping musical experience.
Pierre Boulez: Eclat/Multiples album review two of his most significant works are played with fabulous precision
Almost all the major works from the second half of Pierre Boulez's composing career developed in the same way: their starting point is a small-scale ensemble or solo piece that served as the kernel for the much expanded and elaborated later score.
Could Esa-Pekka Salonen return to the L.A. Phil? Recent appearances raise hope
Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to his roots as conductor laureate, honoring Boulez's legacy, while uncertainty looms over future music director of L.A. Phil.