Stephen Pratt introduces the latest repertoire of two Manchester-based ensembles. Psappha. directed by Paul MacAlindin , give the first broadcast of the original 1955 version of Peter Maxwell Davies 's
Stedman Doubles, Mexican composer Hilda Paredes 's Homenaje a Remedios Varo, and Moses, a tour de force for solo percussion by Scottish composer
Gordon McPherson. The Goldberg Ensemble, directed by Malcolm Layfield , give the world premiere of Crossing the Ohashi Bridge by Geoffrey Poole and revive Anthony Payne 's Songs and Seascapes.
Producer Paul Hindmarsh