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Vasily Petrenko, The Duke of Burgundy Reviewed, Gurinder Chadha, Lynda Benglis

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Kirsty Lang with conductor Vasily Petrenko, filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and artist Lynda Benglis. Briony Hansen reviews The Duke of Burgundy.

Kirsty Lang is joined by Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko to talk about its 175th anniversary concert, his hometown St Petersburg and getting high fives in West Everton.

Briony Hansen reviews The Duke of Burgundy, Peter Strickland's dark, erotic drama about the sadomasochistic relationship between two women; starring Chiara D'Anna and Sidse Babett Knudsen, best known for her role as the Danish Prime Minister in Borgen.

Ahead of The Front Row Debate "Does the state owe the artist a living?" filmmaker Gurinder Chadha reflects on her creative journey and the state support she's received.

Artist Lynda Benglis, "one of the most innovative living sculptors in the United States", discusses her fascination with materials and taking a photograph that led to storm in the American art world.

Producer: Dixi Stewart.

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Vasily Petrenko

Vasily Petrenko

Liverpool Philharmonic: Celebrating 175 Years takes place at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Thursday 12March – and there are other events taking place over the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 concert seasons

Duke of Burgundy

Duke of Burgundy

opens in selected cinemas on 20 February, certificate 18


Lynda Benglis

Lynda Benglis

Lynda Benglis’ exhibition at the runs until 1 July 2015

Photo credit: Jonathan Pow


Gurinda Chadha

Gurinda Chadha
Film maker Gurinda Chadha talks about the role of government in supporting artists.

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Presenter Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest Vasily Petrenko
Interviewed Guest Briony Hansen
Interviewed Guest Gurinder Chadha
Interviewed Guest Lynda Benglis
Producer Dixi Stewart

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  • Mon 16 Feb 2015 19:15

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