The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation presented a season that signals a new openness to repertoires beyond the canonized. Various gestures in this programming indicate an intention to diversify the range of composers and works presented.
The composers Para Jolas and Kurtág are highlighted as artists who would need greater prominence to step out of the shadows. The article suggests that, for these names to be better recognized, more support and attention from institutions would be necessary.
20th century music continues to be presented as an open question. Despite efforts at programmatic renewal, the 20th century repertoire remains a challenge for musical programming.
