A Very Christmas Radical: Jonathan Harvey

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Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore host BBC Radio 3's series exploring the pivotal 'modern' musical works of the 20th century, the groundbreaking composers who created them, and the radical cultural and artistic movements which gave rise to them. In a special seasonal episode, and with prepared sleigh bells at the ready, Kate and Gillian present the radio equivalent of a radical advent calendar, unveiling the various ways in which adventurous composers of the 20th century have explored the themes of Christmas and the festive season in their work. Featuring music from Sun Ra, Robert Ashley and Olivier Messiaen, and leading to a full performance of Jonathan Harvey’s 1986 composition honouring the Virgin Mary, ‘Madonna of Winter and Spring’. Produced by Sam Phillips A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3