Brits 4 of 4
Saturday 26 March 2005 23:00-2:00 (Radio 3)
The Nash Ensemble, conducted by Lionel Friend, give the world premieres of new works by British composers Harrison Birtwistle and Colin Matthews as well as a new piece by American composer Elliott Carter, alongside music by Oliver Knussen and Julian Anderson.
The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group plays music by Gerald Barry, Simon Holt, Colin Matthews and Philip Cashian.
Presented by Sarah Walker.
Playlist
Presenter: Sarah Walker
Producer: Philip Tagney
Broadcast Assistant: Patrick Johns
Brits 4 of 4: Nash Ensemble and BCMG
Oliver Knussen
'Ophelia Dances' (7'30")
Nash Ensemble conducted by Lionel Friend
Harrison Birtwistle
'Nine Settings of Lorine Niedecker' (11'20")
Claren McFadden (soprano) and Paul Watkins (cello)
Elliott Carter
'Mosaic' (10'07")
World Premiere of Nash Ensemble Commission
Nash Ensemble conducted by Lionel Friend
Colin Matthews
'A Voice to Wake...' (13'40")
World Premiere of BBC Radio 3 Commission
Nash Ensemble conducted by Lionel Friend
Julian Anderson
'Poetry nearing silence' (14'00")
Nash Ensemble conducted by Lionel Friend
Harrison Birtwistle
'Cantus Iambeus' (6'25")
World Premiere of Nash Ensemble Commission
Nash Ensemble conducted by Lionel Friend
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group Workers' Union concert:
Philip Cashian
'Mechanik' (2'52")
BCMG and BMS Feel the Buzz Ensemble
Colin Matthews
'Ms Cookhorn's Fancie' (2'37")
Margaret Cookhorn (double-bassoon)
Gerald Barry
'The Pond' (2'48")
BCMG with King Edward VI Handsworth Girls School Ensemble
Simon Holt
'Feet of Clay' (10'45")
Ulrich Heinen (cello)
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