From NPR:

Gavin Bryars’ ‘Sinking of the Titanic’ in Concert

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89127096

Originally written in 1969, Bryars’ first major composition, ‘The Sinking of the Titanic’, still sounds as vital, fresh, and forward-thinking now as it did then. The piece was performed as part of the Wordless Music Series recorded by WNYC in New York City.

John Adams Re-Imagines the Hymn

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89145711

John Adams’ early work ’Christian Zeal and Activity’ provides the hymn-like center of a musical triptych called American Standard.’ In a concert from the Wordless Music Series, recorded by WNYC, a string orchestra reverently performs the piece with “sonic found objects.”