Julian Anderson; Kenneth MacMillan tribute
Sara Mohr-Pietsch interviews composer Julian Anderson, and remembers choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan with the help of former dancer Viviana Durante and composer Brian Elias.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch interviews the composer Julian Anderson as his music is the subject of the 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra's Total Immersion Day, and talks to composer Brian Elias and former dancer Viviana Durante about the choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, a hugely influential figure at the Royal Ballet, on the 25th anniversary of his death. Plus an exploration of the carbon footprint of orchestras, and a new music and maths collaboration between mathematician Marcus du Sautoy and composer Emily Howard.
Image (c)ROH, Johan Persson 2010.
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sara Mohr-Pietsch |
Interviewed Guest | Julian Anderson |
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- Sat 21 Oct 2017 12:1591Èȱ¬ Radio 3
- Mon 23 Oct 2017 22:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 3
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