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Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

Radio 3's drivetime show brings you incredible live music and interviews from the world's finest classical, jazz, folk and world musicians.

Radio 3's drivetime show brings you incredible live music and interviews from the world's finest classical, jazz, folk and world musicians. If it's happening in the world of music, you'll hear it first on In Tune.

In Tune: Colin Currie, Steve Reich, Mark Swartzentruber, Pandit Nityanand Haldipur

15/09/2014

Colin Currie, Steve Reich, Mark Swartzentruber, Pandit Nityanand Haldipur

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, Colin Currie, Steve Reich, Mark Swartzentruber, Pandit Nityanand Haldipur

Sean Rafferty speaks to percussionist Colin Currie and composer Steve Reich.

Sean Rafferty speaks to percussionist Colin Currie and composer Steve Reich. Plus live music from pianist Mark Swartzentruber and bamboo flute player Pandit Nityanand Haldipur.

Sean Rafferty and guests with a lively mix of music, chat and arts news. 

Today acclaimed percussionist Colin Currie talks to Sean about his upcoming Metal, Wood, Skin Percussion Festival at the Southbank Centre in London. The festival includes the world premiere of a new piece by celebrated contemporary composer Steve Reich, who speaks to Sean from New York all about it.

Also taking place at the South Bank is the Darbar Festival which celebrates Indian classical music. Pandit Nityanand Haldipur, one of the world's foremost bamboo flute players, performs live in the studio and talks about the festival's importance. 

Also performing live is pianist Mark Swartzentruber ahead of his upcoming recital at King's Place. And as a new ABRSM education report reveals the popularity of music making among young people, Sean gets the reaction of educator Richard Frostick.

Main news headlines are at 5pm and 6pm. 
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