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Composer of the Week: Ned Rorem

BBC Radio 3
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In 1949 Rorem settled in France and within a month was speaking the language fluently. Donald Macleod talks to him about his years in the country that had an overwhelming impact on him, both personally and artistically. The music includes two new recordings from the BBC Concert Orchestra that shed new light on this period of Rorem's life.
ForPoulenc Susan Graham (mezzo), Malcolm Martineau (piano) Poemes pour la
Paix Marie McGloughlin (soprano), BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor John McGlinn
Piano Concerto No 2
ArturPizarro, BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor John McGlinn Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Talks:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Susan Graham
Piano:
Malcolm Martineau
Soprano:
Paix Marie McGloughlin
Conductor:
John McGlinn
Conductor:
John McGlinn
Source: Radio Times

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