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30/06/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Settling the Score

Tim Blackmore examines the complex relationship between composer and commissioner.

4 Extra Debut. Tim Blackmore explores the relationship between composer and commissioner. Do creative boundaries help or hinder? From June 2009.

Tim Blackmore examines the complex relationship between composer and commissioner and asks if having boundaries set on the creative process is a help or a hindrance. 

The programme follows the progress of writing a new musical, Feather Boy, by film composer Debbie Wiseman. She has been commissioned by the National Theatre to write for this musical which will performed in 'workshop' style in July. Her commissioner is the director Anthony Banks.

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