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Composer of the Week: Richard Rodney Bennett

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

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Now in his 60th year,
Richard Rodney Bennett 's outlook on life and music remains as individual as it was during his student years. This week's programmes explore the richness of his work. Presented by Gerard McBurney and Howard Ferguson - Bennett's former teacher.
Film music: Far from the Madding Crowd (excerpts) Aubade; Calendar, Three
Impromptus: Elegiaco; Con fuoco; Arioso
Elegy for Caroline Lamb Producer Andrew Kurowski
Repeated next Monday 11.30pm

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Unknown:
Richard Rodney Bennett
Presented By:
Gerard McBurney
Presented By:
Howard Ferguson
Producer:
Andrew Kurowski
Source: Radio Times

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