Contemporary & Electroacoustic pt. 2

Very unusual album of experimental songs blending French chanson, spoken-word, Dadaist humor and moody jazz by Stockhausen and Kagel's pupil, released on Jeunesses Musicales' "Präsentiert" series in 1975.

Majestic and immersive 1980 composition for large orchestra by Stockhausen and Kagel's pupil, released on CD-only by ABC Classics in 2004.

Very rare box set in an edition of 36 (!) copies only on Die Schachtel collecting 6 LP's previously released by the label documenting the stunning Italian electronic music of the 1960's and 70's. Absolutely essential.

Fantastic historical collection of pieces realized at the Siemens-Studio Für Elektronische Musik in the 1950's and 60's by several international composers, released on CD-only by the Siemens Kultur Programm in 1998.

Excellent sparse electro-acoustic compositions realized around 1980 by Germany-based Argentinian composer and released by Edition RZ in 1982 and never re-issued on either CD or LP. With original innersleeve.

Choral works composed in the first half of the 20th century by the Swiss and the Czech composers, performed by the DR Vokalensemblet conducted by Marcus Creed and released on CD-only by OUR Recordings in 2018.

A 1958 composition for mixed chorus and chamber ensemble backed with a 1961 string quartet with soprano, released by CRI in 1963.

Still sealed copy of the sole edition of the great 1974 split album on Opus One with two superb long and minimalist elctronic compositions realized in 1971 at the NY State University Electronic Music Studios. Never re-issued on either CD or LP.

Two peculiar compositions for orchestra (one with spoken word) composed in the 1960's by the best-selling American poet and composer, released by Stanyan Records in 1968. Never re-issued on either CD or LP.

1972 re-issue of the 1957 album on Ducretet Thomson with the first recording of the beautiful and experimental 1950 mass for organ perfomed by the composer himself.

1972 re-issue of the 1950's album on Ducretet Thomson with the first recording of the beautiful and experimental 1952 Organ Book perfomed by the composer himself.

1973 2LP box set on Decca's "Aristocrate" series with four concerts for piano and orchestra based on bird songs composed in the 1950's and 60's, performed by Kaori Kimura with the Tokyo Concerts Orchestra conducted by Hiroyuki Iwaki. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.

2000 CD-only release on Camerata with two symphonic compositions from the late 1980's by a member of Group Ongaku, performed by the Tokyo Symphony orchestra conducted by the composer himself.

Sole edition of the self-released 1986 experimental album by the Canadian composer and sound artist with a long piece for piano played with extended techniques backed with an electro-acoustic tape piece based on the previous piece's sounds. “At the piano Monahan produces sounds we haven't heard before” (John Cage). Never re-issued on either CD or LP.

First album of personal minimal and evocative piano music by Swiss-French outsider composer, self released on BSR in 1980 and never re-issued on either LP or CD.

Seond album of personal minimal and evocative piano music by Swiss-French outsider composer, released on Cryonic Inc. in 1981 and never re-issued on either LP or CD.

Unofficial 1995 7" release in a limited edition of 200 copies on Stomach Ache of recordings from 1975.

Still sealed copy of the superlative 4CD set released by Electrocord in 2011 with the oustandingly beautiful experimental meditation music for instruments (with electronics) by the two outstanding Romanian spectralist composers. Essential.

Still sealed copy of the superlative 4CD set released by Electrocord in 2011 with the oustandingly beautiful experimental meditation music for instruments and electronics by the outstanding Romanian spectralist composer. Essential.

1977 album on Erato presenting three compositions from 1973 respectively for brass quintett and percussion, for solo voice and for double bass and orchestra combining influences by the French-Vietnamese avant-garde composer. Never re-issued on either CD or LP.

Two compositions for orchestra dated 1959 and 1964 released in 1980 on Le Chant Du Monde's Portée contemporary music label.

Three amazingly beautiful compositions from the 1980's for orchestra, for contrabass clarinet and flute with live-electronics and for ensemble with live-electronics, performed by Stefano Scodanibbio, Roberto Fabbriciani and Giancarlo Schiaffini among others, released by Edition RZ in 1990. With booklet.

Poster for a 1992 concert at La Scala Theatre's Teatro Studio by the Experimentalstudio der Heinrich-Strobel-Stiftung des SWF with the Solistenchor Freiburg performing three compositions by the Italian composer.

Two concertos for guitar and orchestra composed respectively in 1957 and 1975 performed by Narciso Yepes and the London Symphony Orchestra and released by DGG in 1975. Never re-issued on either CD or LP.

A droning 1998 piece performed on accordion, electronics, electric cello, electric violin, harmonium and vocals, with the composer herself, Tony Conrad and David Grubbs among the players, released on CD-only by Table Of The Elements in 1999.

Ultra rare first edition of this volume of "Collected Writings 1963–80" by the pioneering American composer, published by Smith Publications in 1984.

Original French edition on Editions Du Berger / Etoile with different cover of the 1970 album with a minimalist drone piece composed in 1964 by the German painter and sculptor.

First edition of the 1970 album on Philips' silver covers essential "Prospective 21e Siècle" series with contemporary masterpieces for harpsichord composed by some of the most prominent avant-garde composers performed by specialist Elisabeth Chojnacka. Silver foil cover with white back, green labels.

1969 LP on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series with contemporary music for percussion played by Les Percussions De Strasbourg. Grey cover and black labels.

Two great compositions for percussion ensemble performed by Les Percussions de Strasbourd and released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series in 1968, with liner notes by Joseph Byrd of the United States of America! Silver foil cover with white back, blue labels.

Three pieces for percussion ensemble composed in the 1960's and performed by Les Percussions de Strasbourg, released on Philips outstanding "Prospective 21e Siècle" experimental music series in 1967. Silver foil cover with white back, blue labels.

1969 cosmic organ improvisations dedicated to the Apollo 8 team, released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. Silver foil cover with white back, green labels.

Two versions of Miroglio's excellent composition for percussion ensemble, performed by Les Percussions de Strasbourd and released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. 1976 re-issue with grey cover and black labels.

1987 LP on Ricordi's Italian contemporary music series with the 1958 opera in one act by the important composer and teacher (of Ennio Morricone, Franco Donatoni, Aldo Clementi and Cornelius Cardew among others). With insert.

Two very unusual 1980's compositions by the Romanian spectralist composer, respectively for 16 sound icons (a grand piano laying vertically on its side with the strings played by bowing) and for sound icon and saxophones (played by the great Daniel Kientzy), released bu Edition RZ in 1990. Never re-issued on either CD or LP. With insert.

Sole recording of the 1996 composition by the Romanian spectral music pioneer released on CD-only by cpo in 1998.

Sole CD-only edition of three piano sonatas by the Romanian spectral music pioneer, performed by Ortwin Stürmer and released by cpo in 2004.

Original French edition on Editions Du Berger / Etoile with different cover of the 1970 album with a minimalist drone piece composed in 1964 by the German painter and sculptor.

1973 library album on Flower with excellent dramatic avantgarde music for string quartet. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.

A superb long 1974 electro-acoustic piece by Rosenboom for viola da gamba with voltage controlled resonators backed by a 1972 solo instrument composition and an improvisation by the performer, released by Music Gallery Editions in 1977 and never re-issued on either CD or LP. Still sealed.