Nyman: Composer, Photographer and Filmmaker
Donald Macleod focuses on Michael Nyman's collaborations, including the work Three Ways of Describing Rain, which incorporates elements of Indian classical music.
One of the most popular and yet controversial composers of our time, Michael Nyman exclusively in conversation with Donald Macleod.
In recent years, Michael Nyman has had to juggle a very busy schedule performing in, and directing the Michael Nyman Band, composing, and other recent activities as both a photographer and filmmaker. Nyman in exclusive interview with Donald Macleod, discusses his recent career.
Collaboration remains an important part of Nyman's career as a composer. This has included working with the vocalist and song writer David McAlmont, recycling a number of older works by Nyman, and turning them into new songs. These works, such as 'Secrets, Accusations and Charges', or 'City of Turin', focus upon contemporary issues, sometimes sensitive, and sometimes poignant.
The final work, Three ways of describing rain (2000), is another example of Nyman collaborating across cultures. East meets West, and Nyman has described this as a "coming together" with Indian classical music cultures. It is a re-release, hot off the press, and Nyman explores this work with Donald Macleod.
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Michael Nyman
Exit no exit for bass clarinet and string quartet
Performer: Andrew Sparling. Performer: Nyman Quartet.- Michael Nyman Records : MNRCD-109.
- Michael Nyman Records.
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Rajan Mishra
Three ways of describing rain
Singer: Sajan Mishra. Singer: Ritesh Mishra. Singer: Rajnish Misra. Conductor: Michael Nyman.- Michael Nyman Records : MNRCD-119.
- Michael Nyman Records.
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Michael Nyman
Odessa Beach, from the Man with a Movie Camera
- Michael Nyman Records : MNRCD-103.
- Michael Nyman Records.
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Michael Nyman Band
Secrets, Accusations and Charges
Conductor: Michael Nyman.- Michael Nyman Records.
- Michael Nyman Records.
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Broadcasts
- Fri 13 Jul 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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