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David Sawer, Robin Walker, Stephen Elcock, Emily Howard

Ivan Hewett chats to and explores music by David Sawer, Robin Walker, Stephen Elcock and Emily Howard. Plus small-scale music theatre in the UK, from 1945 until today.

Ivan Hewett explores music by David Sawer, Robin Walker, Stephen Elcock and Emily Howard with the composers. Plus a look at small-scale music theatre in the UK, from 1945 until today.

Stephen Elcock: Hammering
Robin Walker: The Stone King
David Sawer: the greatest happiness principle
David Sawer: Piano Concerto
Emily Howard: Magnetite

Rolf Hind, piano
BBC Philharmonic
James MacMillan, conductor.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 May 201022:30

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