Masterprize
From the Barbican Hall, London, the final of Masterprize, the international composing competition.
London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Daniel Harding
Zhou Long Two Poems from Tang
Victoria Borlsova-Ollas Wings of the Wind
Daniele Gasparini Through the Looking Glass
Carl Vine Descent
8.35 Winners and Losers
William Mival investigates composing competitions of the past, including the prestigious Prix de Rome. He follows the fortunes of some of the winners and finds some eminent names among the losers.
8.55 Andrew March Marine - a travers les Arbres
Stephen Hartke The Ascent of the Equestrian in a Balloon
9.25 While They Decide
Backstage at the Barbican, under the chairmanship of Chris de Souza, a panel including actor Simon Callow , conductor Jane Glover and critic
Stephen Johnson try to predict the outcome of the competition and offer their own conclusions.
9.40 The jury's verdict, followed by the presentation of the awards.