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Sarah Wooley - Moving Music
Philip Glass and Steve Reich are best known as pioneers of minimalist music. What is less well known is that they ran a removal firm together to make ends meet while they were making their way as young composers in the 1960s.
Produced/directed by Gaynor Macfarlane.
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Thu 1 Nov 201821:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Philip Glass discusses his life and music
From Radio 3's Composer of the Week
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Steve Reich on his life and art
From Radio 3's Composer of the Week
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Steve | Bryan Dick |
| Philip | Justin Salinger |
| Art Murphy | Iain Batchelor |
| Jon Gibson | David Seddon |
| Mrs Rosa | Nancy Crane |
| Writer | Sarah Wooley |
| Director | Gaynor Macfarlane |
| Producer | Gaynor Macfarlane |
Broadcasts
Fri 8 Nov 201314:15BBC Radio 4- Thu 23 Apr 201514:15BBC Radio 4
- Thu 1 Nov 201811:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 1 Nov 201821:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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