On this challenge inspirational conductor Marin Alsop talks to Stephen Moss about her groundbreaking profession up to now, and in addition speculates on what might lie simply across the nook for her. Alsop additionally reveals extra in regards to the new space-themed symphony she’s recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Elsewhere, Rebecca Franks seems at how composers have conveyed the unusual thriller of the nighttime hours – and leads us by means of a few of music’s most atmospheric nocturnal evocations, from Beethoven to Birtwistle. We have additionally acquired a report from Daniel Jaffé on how Ukraine is combating to maintain its hard-won musical id, whereas Charlotte Smith introduces us to Idaho’s rugged Solar Valley, residence to an acclaimed music competition.
This month’s BBC Music Journal Interview, in the meantime, encompasses a poignant dialog with pianist Lars Vogt, who so sadly handed away in September. Shortly earlier than his loss of life, Lars revealed to Jessica Duchen how he was grabbing each probability to carry out, conduct and report whereas he might.
We additionally choose the most effective recordings of William Walton’s beguiling Cello Concerto, whereas Doreen Carwithen is our Composer of the Month.
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