Three of the highlights of last autumn's South Bank festival of MacMillan's music. The composer talks to Brian Morton about these works which reflect his preoccupations with his faith and his nation.
After the Tryst Ruth Crouch (violin), the Composer (piano) Raising
Sparks Jean Rigby (soprano), Nash Ensemble. conductor Martyn Brabbins
Meditation on lona Scottish CO. conductor Joseph Swensen
Repeated next Tuesday 12 midnight