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Kevin Volans and Jill Richards

Saturday 8 March 2008 22:35-0:00 (Radio 3)

Tom Service introduces a concert recently given by South African composer Kevin Volans and his long-term duo partner Jill Richards, who perform a selection of the composer's music for two pianos, including two world premieres. Featuring interviews with Volans and choreographer Siobhan Davies.

Duration:

1 hour 25 minutes

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Playlist

Kevin Volans, Jill Richards (piano duo)

Recorded on Wednesday 13 February 2008 at Jerwood Hall, LSO St Lukes

Kevin Volans Nine Beginnings (8:47)
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Kevin Volans Cicada (22:09)
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Kevin Volans Mr Handel's Return (World premiere) (4:40)
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Kevin Volans Shiva Dances (World premiere) (28:12)
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Presenter: Tom Service
Producer: Peter Meanwell

Hear And Now

Episode and Playlist Information

• 22 Mar 08 Cowie's INhabitAT
• 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