Hear and Now - Manchester Portraits
Series of single composer portraits from the BBC Philharmonic, recorded at the BBC's Manchester studios
Hear and Now - Manchester Portraits - Detlev Glanert
Tom Service talks to leading German composer Detlev Glanert and German music expert Jean Martin about his music and the influences behind it.
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Hear and Now - Manchester Portraits - Kalevi Aho
Ivan Hewett explores the music of Finnish symphonist Kalevi Aho, with the BBC Philharmonic performing works including Concerto for two cellos and Symphony No 10.
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Hear and Now - Manchester Portraits - Portrait of Brett Dean
Featuring the music of Australian composer Brett Dean, with him as soloist in his Viola Concerto, plus an orchestral suite from his opera based on Peter Carey's novel Bliss.
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Hear and Now - Manchester Portraits - Steven Mackey
Robert Worby explores the work of American composer Steven Mackey, who talks about his music and introduces four of his orchestral works, including one for solo cello and orchestra.
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