George Benjamin - Performer, Conductor and Teacher
Donald Macleod discusses with Sir George Benjamin the composer鈥檚 talents as a performer, conductor and teacher.
Donald Macleod discusses with Sir George Benjamin the composer鈥檚 talents as a performer, conductor and teacher.
Composer of the Week marks the sixtieth birthday of the celebrated British composer Sir George Benjamin. All this week Benjamin joins Donald Macleod in the studio to provide listeners with personal insights into his music and distinguished career. They discuss the composer's musical connections, his inspirations, his interest in collaboration, the compositional process, and his work as a pianist, conductor and teacher.
One of Sir George Benjamin鈥檚 earliest musical experiences was being taught the piano and recorder at school. In his sixtieth birthday year, the composer talks to Donald Macleod about his experiences in later life as a teacher, the importance of music education, and its rewards. They also explore Benjamin鈥檚 career as a conductor and pianist - including his time improvising music to accompany silent films.
Piano Figures
George Benjamin, piano
At First Light
London Sinfonietta
George Benjamin, conductor
Written on Skin (VIII The Protector of Agn猫s)
Christopher Purves (Protector), baritone
Barbara Hannigan (Agn猫s), soprano
Mahler Chamber Orchestra
George Benjamin, conductor
Upon Silence
Susan Bickley, mezzo-soprano
Fretwork
Produced by Luke Whitlock for 大象传媒 Wales.
Photo credit: Matthew Lloyd
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Sir George Benjamin
Piano Figures
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Sir George Benjamin
At First Light
Orchestra: London Sinfonietta. Conductor: Sir George Benjamin.- NIMBUS : NI5643.
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Sir George Benjamin
Written on Skin (VIII The Protector of Agn猫s)
Singer: Christopher Purves. Singer: Barbara Hannigan.- NIMBUS : NI58856.
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Sir George Benjamin
Upon Silence
Singer: Susan Bickley. Ensemble: Fretwork.- NIMBUS : NI-5505.
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Broadcast
- Wed 9 Dec 2020 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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