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Strings Special

Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and in this celebration of strings, we hear from Steve Reich, Yo-Yo Ma and composer Nicholas Britell.

Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, we're celebrating strings, with legendary composer Steve Reich telling the story of 'Different Trains'. Composer Nicholas Britell explains how he built the sounds for his score to Oscar-winning film Moonlight. And world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma delves into his changing relationship with Bach鈥檚 Cello Suite Number 1 in G Major, which he's recorded on three occasions across his life.

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Wed 14 Aug 2024 23:00
大象传媒 Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Kronos Quartet

    America - Before The War

    • Different Trains.
    • Elektra Nonesuch.

  • Nicholas Britell

    Little's Theme / Chiron's Theme / Black's Theme

    • Moonlight.
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • Yo鈥怸o Ma

    Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major: Prelude

    • Six Evolutions - Bach: Cello Suites.
    • Sony Classical.

Broadcast

  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 23:00
    大象传媒 Radio 6 Music