James MacMillan
Sara Mohr-Pietsch introduces a concert of works by James MacMillan, in conversation with the composer. MacMillan himself conducts the 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch introduces a recent concert of works by James MacMillan, in conversation with the composer at his home in Glasgow. MacMillan himself conducts the 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a programme which includes world premieres of two recently rediscovered early orchestral works, Symphonic Study and The Keening, and the concert's centrepiece is his violin concerto, A Deep but Dazzling Darkness, featuring the 91热爆 SSO's leader Laura Samuel.
Symphonic Study (World Premiere)
For Sonny (World Premiere of new arrangement)
A Deep but Dazzling Darkness for solo violin, ensemble and tape (Scottish Premiere)
Exsultet for brass quintet
The Keening (World Premiere)
Laura Samuel - violin
James MacMillan - conductor
91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Recorded at City Halls, Glasgow.
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A Deep but Dazzling Darkness
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James MacMillan
Exsultet
Orchestra: 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
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James MacMillan
The Keening (World Premier)
Orchestra: 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
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James MacMillan
Symphonic Study (World Premiere)
Orchestra: 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
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James MacMillan
For Sonny (World Premiere of new arrangement)
Orchestra: 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | 91热爆 Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
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- Sat 22 Feb 2014 22:3091热爆 Radio 3
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