Audivi Media Nocte

4BR talks all things Latin with European test piece composer Oliver Waespi.

Thursday, 03 February 2011

With the announcement of 'Audivi Media Nocte' as the set work for the 2011 European Championships in Montreux, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the composer Oliver Waespi.

Prayer and rave

We find out more about about his innovative new work, its 16th century choral inspiration and 21st century modern elements — and just what the best bands in Europe will make of a piece that 'oscillates between prayer and rave...'

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