The extraordinary Oliver Knussen: Mark-Anthony Turnage and George Benjamin pay moving tribute

On the day of Oliver Knussen's death, Sean Rafferty is joined on In Tune by composers Mark-Anthony Turnage and George Benjamin. They remember their friend and colleague, British composer and conductor Oliver Knussen, who had "a life completely fulfilled".

09 July 2018

7 minutes

Role	Contributor
Interviewed Guest	Mark‐Anthony Turnage
Interviewed Guest	Sir George Benjamin

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