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Claude Vivier
A new biography on Claude Vivier sheds new light on the tragic life of the 20th century Canadian composer. A student of Stockhausen whose life was cut short aged 34 when he was murdered in Paris - Vivier's music holds a haunting and expressive fascination with its beautiful melodies and shimmering orchestral effects. Tom talks to the author Bob Gilmore as well as two staunch advocates of Vivier's music - soprano Barbara Hannigan and critic Paul Griffiths.
Broadcast in October 2014
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Claude Vivier |
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