Of the composers of the post-war new music, it is Luigi Nono (1924-1990) who has found most resonance with contemporary musicians - with composers, but also sound artists, improvisers and those exploring the implications of technology. At the same time, it is the music of Nono that is most explicitly grounded in previous music and music theory, whether of the Italian cinquecento or Schoenberg. Deep and explicit political commitment is balanced by a passionate humanism; both are embodied in his music as it responds to individual, cultural and political realities. The idea of resistance runs...
Of the composers of the post-war new music, it is Luigi Nono (1924-1990) who has found most resonance with contemporary musicians - with composers, bu...
