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Henze, Mahler and Beatboxing

Tom Service explores the operatic world of Hans Werner Henze, talks to composers writing new works for a Mahler symphony cycle in Manchester, and asks Shlomo and composer Anna Meredith about their Concerto for Beatboxer and Orchestra.

45 minutes

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  • Sat 16 Jan 2010 12:15

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