Charlotte Bray
Donald Macleod speaks to composer Charlotte Bray about the influence of the English landscape upon her work.
Continuing 成人快手 Radio 3's celebration of female composers for International Women's Day, Donald Macleod speaks to five members of a new generation of British composers about their work - as they discuss the issue of women in music from a contemporary perspective. Featuring music by Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Dobrinka Tabakova, Hannah Kendall, Anna Clyne and Charlotte Bray. Join the conversation online by tweeting @bbcradio3 with the hashtag #womensday.
Donald's final guest this week is Charlotte Bray (1982-), who began composing only in her early 20s, yet who has been acclaimed as among the outstanding talents of her generation. She talks to Donald about the influence of the English landscape upon her work - from the perspective of an expat in Berlin.
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Charlotte Bray
Passing Shadows For Guitar
Performer: Antonis Hatzinjikolaou.- Music of Memory.
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Charlotte Bray
At The Speed Of Stillness For Orchestra
Orchestra: Aldeburgh World Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Mark Elder.- NMC: D202.
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Charlotte Bray
Yellow Leaves For Soprano And Piano - Still Standing
Performer: Andrew Matthews-Owen. Singer: Claire Booth.- NMC: D202.
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Charlotte Bray
Yellow Leaves For Soprano And Piano - While The Bell Tolls
Performer: Andrew Matthews-Owen. Singer: Claire Booth.- NMC: D202.
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Charlotte Bray
Yellow Leaves For Soprano And Piano - Old Tales
Performer: Andrew Matthews-Owen. Singer: Claire Booth.- NMC: D202.
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Charlotte Bray
Oneiroi For Piano
Performer: Huw Watkins.- At The Speed of Stillness.
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Charlotte Bray
The Sun Was Chasing Venus For String Quintet
Ensemble: Dover Quartet.
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- Fri 13 Mar 2015 12:00成人快手 Radio 3
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