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George Benjamin at 60

Tom Service presents a special focus on George Benjamin in his 60th birthday year, with new recordings of a selection of his orchestral works.

Tom Service presents a special focus on George Benjamin in his 60th birthday year, with new recordings of a selection of his orchestral works.
George Benjamin: Duet for piano and orchestra
Tamara Stefanovich (piano)
George Benjamin: Mind of Winter
Claire Booth (soprano)
George Benjamin: Dance Figures
BBC Philharmonic conducted by Clark Rundell
plus Robert Worby's in-depth interview with George Benjamin discussing his life in music.
Also in tonight's show, a Home session from Neil Luck, a radiophonic extravaganza about poltergeists; there's new music for ensemble by Clara Iannotta and Michelle Lou, played by the London Sinfonietta and Distractfold; and trombonist Gary MacPhee plays Arne Nordheim's The Return of the Snark.

1 hour, 59 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 May 202022:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Sir George Benjamin

    Duet for piano and orchestra

    Performer: Tamara Stefanovich. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Clark Rundell.

  • Clara Iannotta

    Al di la del bianco

    Orchestra: London Sinfonietta. Conductor: Richard Baker.

  • Neil Luck

    Poltergeist Gifthorse

    Performer: Neil Luck. Performer: Satoko Doi-Luck. Singer: Jenny Moore. Singer: Oliver Brignall.

  • Michelle Lou

    Crocodiles

    Performer: Daniel Brew. Performer: Mauricio Pauly. Performer: Emma Richards. Performer: Alice Purton. Performer: Linda Jankowska.

  • Sir George Benjamin

    Mind of Winter

    Singer: Claire Booth. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Clark Rundell.

  • Sir George Benjamin

    Dance Figures

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Clark Rundell.

  • Arne Nordheim

    The Return of the Snark

    Performer: Gary MacPhee.

  • Maggi Payne

    Distant Thunder

    Performer: Maggi Payne.
    • Arctic Winds.
    • Aguirre Records.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 May 202022:00
    BBC Radio 3

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