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Donald Macleod speaks to composer Anna Clyne, whose music combines traditional instruments and harmonies with propulsive electronic textures and sonic experimentation.

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.

Anna Clyne (1980-) is today's featured composer - a creator of acoustic and electroacoustic soundscapes, whose music combines traditional instruments and harmonies with propulsive electronic textures and sonic experimentation. Now based in New York City, she joins Donald Macleod down the line from the USA to discuss her highly original musical voice and the influence of the visual arts on her work.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Cornelius Dufallo & Amy Kaufmann

    The Violin For Multi-Tracked Violins - Tea Leaves

    Narrator: Anna Clyne.
    • VISIONINTOART: VIA 001.
    • VISIONINTOART.
    • 5.
  • Cornelius Dufallo & Amy Kaufmann

    The Violin For Multi-Tracked Violins - Lavender Rain

    Narrator: Anna Clyne.
    • VISIONINTOART: VIA 001.
    • VISIONINTOART.
    • 5.
  • Anna Clyne

    1987 For Bass Flute, Bass Clarinet, Violin, Cello And Tape

    • TZADIK: TZ8084.
    • TZADIK.
    • 3.
  • Anna Clyne

    Prince Of Clouds - Double Concerto For Two Violins And String Orchestra (Divisi

    Performer: Vinay Parameswaran. Performer: Jennifer Koh. Ensemble: Curtis 20/21 Ensemble. Conductor: Jaime Laredo.
    • CEDILLE CDR: 90000 146.
    • CEDILLE.
    • 4.
  • Wooly (Street Musician) & Anna Clyne

    A Wonderful Day For Amplified Ensemble And Pre-Recorded Audio

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Mar 2015 12:00
  • Thu 12 Mar 2015 18:30

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