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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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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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45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Sara Mohr-Pietsch
Interviewed Guest Julian Anderson

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  • Sat 21 Oct 2017 12:15
  • Mon 23 Oct 2017 22:00

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