KLANG, Thursday lunchtime

First of a pair of concerts dedicated to part of Stockhausen's unfinished swansong. In practical terms, it was performed on piano by Nicolas Hodges. At one point, he affixed a set of sleigh bells to his right wrist. The music was slow, introspective and dischordant. I found it deepened a 'down' mood that I had when I entered the venue. I admit I toyed with the idea of leaving, but instead began reading the programme notes. Thus distracted, I began to appreciate the ringing tones of the piano, and found my mood improved by the music so that by the end I would say that I enjoyed it!