James MacMillan
Sara Mohr-Pietsch introduces a concert of works by James MacMillan, in conversation with the composer. MacMillan himself conducts the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Recorded at City Halls, Glasgow.
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Sir James MacMillan
A Deep but Dazzling Darkness
Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
James MacMillan
Exsultet
Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
James MacMillan
The Keening (World Premier)
Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
James MacMillan
Symphonic Study (World Premiere)
Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. -
James MacMillan
For Sonny (World Premiere of new arrangement)
Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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Role | Contributor |
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Performer | ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
Broadcast
- Sat 22 Feb 2014 22:30³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 3
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