Hear and Now - Alexander Goehr

Sara Mohr-Pietsch speaks to British composer Alexander Goehr about his life and work. A founder member of the 'New Music Manchester' Group, Alexander Goehr is a unique voice in British music, and an influential teacher. Features music from the BBC Philharmonic's recent composer profile. Alexander Goehr Fanfare from Arden Must Die BBC Philharmonic HK Gruber (conductor) Mozart Adagio in B minor (excerpt) Mitsuko Uchida (piano) PHILIPS CD 4126162 Alexander Goehr Adagio (Autoporträt) Op 75 BBC Philharmonic HK Gruber (conductor) Alexander Goehr 3 pieces from ‘Arden must die’ Op 21a (1967) BBC Philharmonic HK Gruber (conductor) Alexander Goehr Fugue on the notes of Psalm IV Op 38b (1976) BBC Philharmonic HK Gruber (conductor) Alexander Goehr Turmmusik Op 85 Nigel Robson (tenor) BBC Philharmonic HK Gruber (conductor) World Premiere - BBC Radio 3 Commission