Donald Macleod speaks to Sir Harrison Birtwistle about his friendship with Morton Feldman and the inspiration behind one of the great orchestral works of the 20th century. Show more
Donald Macleod talks to Sir Harrison Birtwistle about the influence of classical and early music on his own work, and on the high-wire act of composing in the moment. Show more
Donald Macleod explores Sir Harrison Birtwistle's non-musical inspirations, from the paintings of Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso to the poetry of Robin Blaser and Lorine Niedecker. Show more
Donald Macleod meets Sir Harrison Birtwistle to discuss his early compositional life, including his early years with the so-called Manchester school of composers. Show more
