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Radio 3's primary contemporary music programme, featuring live performances and sessions

Radio 3's primary contemporary music programme, featuring live performances and studio sessions from the best new groups, and premiering works commissioned by the BBC

Hear and Now: 04/09/2010

04/09/2010

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Ivan Hewett presents the music of Berlin-based British composer and singer Chris Newman.

Ivan Hewett presents a rare chance to hear the music of Berlin-based British composer and singer Chris Newman, recorded at the Spitalfields Festival.

Ivan Hewett presents a rare chance to hear the unmistakable music of Berlin-based British composer and singer Chris Newman. Recorded at a concert at this summer's Spitalfields Festival, with pianist Michael Finnissy and the Kurbis Ensemble, directed by James Weeks, who curated the concert. With contributions from James Weeks and the composer himself.

Scenes From Old Age (world premiere) 
Michael Finnissy (piano)

Abstract
Kurbis Ensemble, James weeks (director)

Four Students
Kurbis Ensemble

Format (world premiere)
Chris Newman (voice)
MichaelFinnissy (piano).

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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