Hear and Now

As part of a series of composer profiles, Ivan Hewett interviews composer Simon Holt about his musical career and introduces a concert given by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales playing works spanning two decades. Simon Holt: Witness to a Snow Miracle (23:05) Chloe Hanslip (violin) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Thierry Fischer (conductor) Simon Holt: Syrensong (revised version) (15:20) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Thierry Fischer (conductor) Simon Holt: Sharp End of Night (7:00) Chloe Hanslip (violin) Simon Holt: Minotaur Games (16:00) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Thierry Fischer (conductor)