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Composer of the Week: John McCabe

BBC Radio 3
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John McCabe talks to Donald Macleod about one work that was inspired by New England, another by outer space, and concludes with a recording specially made forthe programme of the composer playing his own first piano concerto. Red Leaves Brunei Ensemble, conductor Christopher Austin
Sonata for clarinet, piano and cello
David Campbell , Gretel Dowdeswell and Alice Neary
Piano Concerto No 1 John McCabe , BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor Christopher Austin

Contributors

Talks:
John McCabe
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Cello:
David Campbell
Cello:
Gretel Dowdeswell
Piano:
Alice Neary
Unknown:
John McCabe
Conductor:
Christopher Austin
Source: Radio Times

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