Richard Rodney Bennett

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Composer Richard Rodney Bennett died on Christmas Eve at the age of 76 in his adopted home city of New York. His multi-faceted career ranged from composing operas, concert works and choral music, to Oscar nominated film scores, most famously Murder on the Orient Express. A fabulous jazz pianist and an inimitable singer, his contribution to musical life was unique. Tom talks to Oliver Knussen about Richard’s versatility, impact and influence and reflects on his personal friendship with this great ‘English Eccentric’ Broadcast January 2013.