Hear and Now

Ivan Hewett presents a new concert recording of the music of Stephen Montague by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and chats to the composer. An American who has lived in Britain since the mid 1970s, Montague draws deeply on his transatlantic musical roots, from Charles Ives to John Cage. Yet he is also a musician who craves new experiences, from writing extensively for amateur musicians to composing for the unusual forces of klaxon horn soloist and an orchestra of automobiles. He is currently Professor of Composition at Trinity College of Music, London. Music includes: Stephen Montague: Intrada 1631 10:45 Stephen Montague: Concerto for piano and orchestra 31:19 Stephen Montague: Dark Sun - August, 1945 20:55 BBC Symphony Orchestra Grant Llewellyn (conductor) Rolf Hind (piano) Trinity College of Music Chamber Choir Stephen Jackson (director).