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20th Century Radicals

Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore present a landmark series for BBC Radio 3 exploring the pivotal "modern" musical works of the 20th century

Radio 3,4 episodes

Episodes

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Henry Cowell: Shock, scandal and the New York subway
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.
11 Jan 2026,59 mins
Betsy Jolas: language, breath, and living sound
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century
04 Jan 2026,59 mins
Daphne Oram: Nature and machine are one
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century
28 Dec 2025,59 mins
A Very Christmas Radical: Jonathan Harvey
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century
21 Dec 2025,59 mins