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Hear and Now: Howard Skempton

Howard Skempton

24/04/2010

BBC Radio 3 - Hear and Now, Howard Skempton

New music by Howard Skempton performed by the BCMG and EXAUDI.

Ivan Hewett interviews composer Howard Skempton and introduces a concert of his works performed by the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and EXAUDI, conducted by James Weeks.

Ivan Hewett talks to to British composer Howard Skempton and introduces a concert of his works including the world premiere of a new piece for viola and chamber ensemble.

Howard Skempton: Only the Sound Remains for viola and chamber ensemble (world premiere); Roundels of the Year for choir; Two Cello Interludes; The Voice of the Spirits for choir; Two Guitar Interludes; Rise Up, my Love for choir

Charlie Usher: Slow Pan for piano and chamber ensemble 

Christopher Yates (viola); Ulrich Heinen (cello); James Woodrow (guitar); Malcolm Wilson (piano)
EXAUDI Vocal Ensemble
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
James Weeks (conductor)

Recorded at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham, last February.

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