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Jonathan Nott, Schumann

Tom Service meets young conductor Jonathan Nott, principal conductor of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, and Robin Holloway considers the contemporary interest in Schumann's music.

Tom Service meets conductor Jonathan Nott, principal conductor of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, and talks to tenor Ian Bostridge and director David Alden about performing Janacek. Robin Holloway talks about the appeal for contemporary composers of Schumann's music, plus a report on classical club nights.

45 minutes

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Sat 12 Jun 2010 12:15

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  • Sat 12 Jun 2010 12:15

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