30/08/2008
Ivan Hewett presents the BBC Philharmonic under James MacMillan in Unsuk Chin's Concerto for violin and strings and Miroirs des temps, plus Chris Dench's Passing bells: night.
Ivan Hewett introduces music by Korean composer Unsuk Chin, who talks about the medieval influences behind her work Miroir des temps. Plus a recording of Chris Dench's piece for solo piano Passing bells: night, performed by Philip Mead at the 2007 Spitalfields Festival in London.
Unsuk Chin: Concerto for violin and strings
Hae-Sun Kang (violin)
BBC Philharmonic
James MacMillan (conductor)
Unsuk Chin: Miroirs des temps (BBC Commission)
Hilliard Ensemble
BBC Philharmonic
James MacMillan (conductor)
Chris Dench: Passing bells: night
Philip Mead (piano).
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