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Bryn Terfel, scoring Hitchcock, the Shard, Sinbad

05/07/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Bryn Terfel, scoring Hitchcock, the Shard, Sinbad

Bryn Terfel on Welshness; new scores for Hitchcock; Sinbad on TV; The Shard on opening day

Kirsty Lang and singer Bryn Terfel discuss Welshness, three composers on the art of writing new scores for Hitchcock's silent films, a new TV Sinbad, and 21st century skyscrapers.

With Kirsty Lang.

Leading bass-baritone Bryn Terfel talks about the intrinsic character of Welsh music, as his four day BrynFest takes place with a 500 strong male voice choir and an open air Big Sing which anyone can join.

Arabian Nights hero Sinbad the Sailor gets a modern makeover in a new TV series, from the production company behind Primeval. Critic Bidisha discusses Sinbad's contemporary appeal.

As part of a major Hitchcock season, the BFI have restored his nine surviving silent films which will be given gala screenings with brand new scores. Composers Neil Brand, Nitin Sawhney and Mira Calix discuss the art of creating a signature Hitchcock sound for the 21st Century.

The Shard is Western Europe's tallest building and tonight celebrates its official completion with a light show. Architect Renzo Piano's 72 level tower near London Bridge has been 12 years in development. Architecture writer Hugh Pearman reflects on the role of the skyscraper and its future. 

Producer Nicki Paxman.

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