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Radio 3,26 Oct 2025,59 mins

Luciano Berio: Adventures with the human voice

20th Century Radicals

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Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore present ѿý Radio 3's series exploring the pivotal 'modern' musical works of the 20th century, the groundbreaking composers who created them, and the radical cultural and artistic movements which gave rise to them. In this episode, Gillian celebrates the life and music of Luciano Berio, a century on from the composer's birth on October 24th, 1925, in Liguria, Italy. At the heart of the programme is the chance to hear a full performance of A-Ronne, described as a “radiophonic documentary” and here realised by Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart with Peter Rundel at the helm. Along the way, we’ll encounter an American singer giving voice to her internal world, learn how Berio’s work in Paris had an important impact on '80s pop music, hear the work his key collaborator Bruno Maderna wrote to launch a satellite, and appreciate the overwhelming influence that Berio's first wife, Cathy Berberian, had on his music. Produced by Sam Phillips A Reduced Listening production for ѿý Radio 3 To listen on most smart speakers just say, “ask ѿý Sounds to play 20th Century Radicals”

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    A-Ronne
    A-Ronne
    Luciano Berio
  3. 2.
    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
    Bachman–Turner Overdrive
  4. 3.
    Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
    Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
    The Beatles