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Hear and Now: Anthony Payne at 75

Anthony Payne at 75

06/08/2011

BBC Radio 3 - Hear and Now, Anthony Payne at 75

Ivan Hewett talks to composer Anthony Payne about his distinguished career.

Ivan Hewett talks to UK composer Anthony Payne about his life and career. Music includes Time's Arrow and Payne's two string quartets.

Anthony Payne at 75: Ivan Hewett talks to one of the UK's most distinguished composers about his life, influences and music. Including specially recorded performances of his two String Quartets.

Adlestrop 
Jane Manning (Soprano)
Jane's Minstrels

String Quartet No. 1 
Tippett String Quartet

Time's Arrow
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Davis (conductor)

String Quartet No. 2 
Allegri String Quartet.

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