Podcast #25 : Aribert Reimann: Unlocking Modern Music

Is modern classical music “ugly”? Why does contemporary classical music often feel challenging—and is it worth the effort to listen?In this episode, Jens and Joe dive into the world of modern classical music through Aribert Reimann, one of the most distinctive contemporary composers. Using his re-scoring of Mendelssohn’s Songs for String Quartet as a starting point, they explore how classical masterpieces are reimagined today, and what this means for listeners navigating “difficult” or avant-garde repertoire.From questions of musical taste to the value of engaging with unfamiliar sounds, this conversation offers insight into why contemporary classical music matters—and how to approach it with open ears.Chapters0:22 Introduction1:07 A modern clothing for Mendelssohn3:58 Why listen to modern music?6:06 "...or does it mean death?" (1996) (1)7:52 Recomposing Classical Masters10:18 The Award disaster12:09 It's all a question of taste21:32 "...or does it mean death?" (2)22:23 Do I have to like that?25:47 Ollea (2006)28:58 Cantus (2005) – ConclusionFeatured Recordings💿 C71090 Aribert Reimann – "...or does it mean death?"Discover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C71090!Podcast💿 C5020 Aribert Reimann – Cantus / Ollea / AriettaDiscover now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5020!PodcastFeatured ArtistsChristine SchäferPetersen QuartettMojca Erdmann: https://www.mojcaerdmann.com/Jörg Widmann: https://www.joergwidmann.com/Recommend PersonsAribert ReimannLuciano BerioBéla BartókMark RothkoJackson PollockYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecordsFacebook: facebook.com/capricciorecords/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapriccioRecWebsite: http://capriccio.at/