Music from the co-founder of the legendary Henry Cow.

This is Mode’s second release from Tim Hodgkinson, a founding member of the politically and musically radical group Henry Cow in 1968.

A skilled improviser and performer, the works on this CD for chamber ensembles reflect Hodgkinson’s “composed” music side, while still providing room for improvisation and experimentation.

Performers are leading European and American improvisers and improvising new music ensembles.

Liner notes by Tim Hodgkinson.

Ici-bas (2009) for ensemble and electronic sound, 18:06 (Hyperion Ensemble with members of Talea and the Bergersen Quartet)
Ulaaraar (2005) for bass clarinet and strings, 9:33
Amhas/Nirriti (2001) for ensemble and electronic sound, 16:53 (Hyperion Ensemble)
Jo-Ha-Kyu (2000-2010) for string quartet, harp, trombone, synthesizer and glass, 15:56 (Ne(x)tworks)
Attaot (2009) for ensemble and electronic sound, 8:53 (Hyperion Ensemble with members of Talea)

Tim Hodgkinson, conductor, bass clarinet, clarinet
Ioan Marius Lacraru, Cornelia Petroiu, violas
Theodor Iancu, Andrei Kivu, cellos
Ion and Ciprian Ghita, basses
Anon, small gong
Gustavo Aguilar, Petru Teodorescu, Alexander Lipowski, percussion