Howard Skempton
Ivan Hewett interviews composer Howard Skempton and introduces a concert of his works performed by the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and EXAUDI, conducted by James Weeks.
Ivan Hewett talks to to British composer Howard Skempton and introduces a concert of his works including the world premiere of a new piece for viola and chamber ensemble.
Howard Skempton: Only the Sound Remains for viola and chamber ensemble (world premiere); Roundels of the Year for choir; Two Cello Interludes; The Voice of the Spirits for choir; Two Guitar Interludes; Rise Up, my Love for choir
Charlie Usher: Slow Pan for piano and chamber ensemble
Christopher Yates (viola); Ulrich Heinen (cello); James Woodrow (guitar); Malcolm Wilson (piano)
EXAUDI Vocal Ensemble
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
James Weeks (conductor)
Recorded at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham, last February.
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