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Elliott Sharp and Christian Marclay

Improvisation in Modern Classical Music

Saturday 1 March 2008 22:30-0:00 (Radio 3)

Alwynne Pritchard explores the world of improvisation and its role in contemporary classical music, in a discussion with composer Richard Barrett and writer John L Walters. The programme includes a recorded studio session by Elliott Sharp and Christian Marclay.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Elliott Sharp and Christian Marclay improvisation

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Playlist

Presenter: Alwynne Pritchard
Producer: Felix Carey

Sharp/Marclay: Improvisation
Elliott Sharp (guitar, soprano saxophone, electronics)
Christian Marclay (turntables, electronics)

Barrett: Adrift
Sarah Nicolls (piano)
Richard Barrett (electronics)

Tchaikovsky, arr. Oswald: Violin Concerto
Jon Rose (violin)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

Bailey, arr. Burn: Three
Rhodri Davies (harp)
Angharad Davies (violin)
Nikos Veliotis (cello)

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Episode and Playlist Information

• 15 March 2008
• 8 Mar 08 Volans and Richards
• 1 Mar 08 Improvisation
• 23 Feb 08 Cut and Splice
• 16 Feb 08 Luigi Nono
• 9 Feb 08 Rushton's The Shops
• 2 Feb 08 Huddersfield 5/5