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Artist of the Week Gillian Weir

on BBC Radio 3

Messiaen is the subject of today's conversation between Joan Bakewell and Gillian Weir , perhaps the pre-eminent interpreter of his organ music. Discussion of his employment of birdsong and the difficulties his written music presents to performers are illustrated by excerpts from her recording of his complete organ works.

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Joan Bakewell
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Gillian Weir

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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