Tag: contemporary

The Daffodil Perspective 5th February 2019

 

This week I’ve got late 19th century Swedish composer and violinist Amanda Maier, playing some of her music along with music from friends Grieg, Brahms and Hagg. Also on the show music Polish modernism from Grazyna Bacewic and Lutoslawski.

Illuminate Monthly Residency

1st Tuesday of the month so I’m looking at Illuminate Women’s Music, got a live recording from last year and also finding out all the exciting things they’ve got planned for 2019. Check out their website here.

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Contemporary Corner with Juliana Hall

This week I’m playing music from American art song composer Juliana Hall and her song cycle Letters to Edna.

Album Of The Week – La Donne E La Chitarra by Drama Musica

Latest release by Drama Musica, guitar music from three 19th century composers: Emilia Giulani, Athenais Paulian and Sidney Pratten. Performed by James Akers.

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The Daffodil Perspective 29th January 2019

This week we’re exploring the intersection between classical and jazz with mid 20th century composer Dana Suesse and friends Gerswhin and Shostakovich. Also on the show some festival music for wind band from Kenneth Hesketh and Julie Giroux.

Contemporary Corner – Rebecca Rowe

This week in Contemporary Corner British composer Rebecca Rowe and her piano piece Fantasie In Nomine.

Album Of The Week – This Day by Blossom St Choir

Phenomenal album celebrating 100 years of women’s right to vote from Blossom St Choir. 14 amazing women composers spanning these 100 years including Elizabeth Maconchy, Cecilia McDowall and Stef Connor.

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