Composer of the Week - John McCabe (1939- )
Donald Macleod introduces a series featuring discussion and specially-recorded performances by British composer and pianist John McCabe
Composer of the Week - John McCabe (1939- ) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod presents McCabe playing his own Study No 7, and discussing his time growing up in Liverpool and working with the Halle under John Barbirolli.
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Composer of the Week - John McCabe (1939- ) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod presents McCabe performing Nielsen's Chaconne for piano and discussing his love of variation form. Featuring Folk Song No 3; Concerto for piano and wind quintet.
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Composer of the Week - John McCabe (1939- ) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod presents John McCabe talking about his great love for Haydn's music. He also performs his own Lamentation Rag, written to mark Haydn's 250th birthday in 1982.
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Composer of the Week - John McCabe (1939- ) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod talks to John McCabe about the challenges of composing music for others. Plus a performance of the composer's Eighth Piano Study.
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Composer of the Week - John McCabe (1939- ) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod talks to John McCabe about his future as a composer and a performer. Plus a studio performance of his 10th study for piano.
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