Hannah Kendall
Donald Macleod speaks to composer Hannah Kendall about the influences on her music, including poet Rick Holland, the paintings of Chris Ofili and her British-Caribbean heritage.
Donald Macleod speaks to five members of a new generation of British composers about their work - as they discuss the issue of women in music from a contemporary perspective. Featuring music by Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Dobrinka Tabakova, Hannah Kendall, Anna Clyne and Charlotte Bray.
Today's featured composer is Hannah Kendall (1984-), who joins Donald Macleod to discuss the varied influences on her music: her work with the poet Rick Holland, the paintings of Turner Prize winner Chris Ofili, and her own British-Caribbean heritage.
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Hannah Kendall
Vera For Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello
Ensemble: The Composers Ensemble.![]()
Hannah Kendall
Kanashibari For Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Duncan Ward. Ensemble: Southbank Sinfonia.![]()
Hannah Kendall
Fundamental For Chorus And Brass
Singer: Richard Edgar‐Wilson. Singer: Andrew Watts. Singer: Giles Underwood. Ensemble: Onyx Brass. Conductor: Nicholas Cleobury. Singer: Claire Seaton.![]()
Hannah Kendall
Iscariot Blues For Oboe, Cello Or Bassoon And Piano
Ensemble: Ellis Ensemble.![]()
Hannah Kendall
Regina Caeli For Chorus
Conductor: Benjamin Nicholas. Choir: Merton College Oxford Choir.- DELPHIAN: DCD34144.
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Hannah Kendall
On The Chequer'D Field Array'D For Piano
Performer: Clíodna Shanahan.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Chris Alexander |
Broadcasts
- Wed 11 Mar 201512:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 11 Mar 201518:30BBC Radio 3
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