Classical music
The Essay. My Life in Music, Now, oh now I needs must part by John Dowland arranged by Percy Grainger. Audio, 14 minutes
Kenneth Hamilton's mind is filled with Dowland's song of parting at his mother's death.
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The Essay. My Life in Music, The Protecting Veil by John Tavener. Audio, 14 minutes
Steven Isserlis recalls the impact of a commission and his friendship with its composer.
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The Essay. My Life in Music, Disko Partizani by Shantel. Audio, 14 minutes
Composer Roxanna Panufnik discovers an earworm in duty free at Tel Aviv airport.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
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The Essay. My Life in Music, The Lamb by John Tavener. Audio, 14 minutes
Visits to a bird hide are accompanied by this song for singer-songwriter Kitty Macfarlane.
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The Listening Service. Texture. Audio, 31 minutes
Tom Service considers an often overlooked but vital element of music: its texture.
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- Posted4 January 2020
‘I want to perform all over the world’ Newsday. Audio, 00:03:49
Japan’s Mao Fujita has claimed top prizes since 2010
- AttributionBBC World Service
- Posted1 January 2020
Hans Zimmer: What inspired 13 Minutes to the Moon's music? 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle. Video, 00:03:21
Film composer Hans Zimmer reveals how Nasa's iconic Apollo 11 mission inspired his music
- AttributionBBC World Service
- Posted30 December 2019
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- Posted27 December 2019
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- Posted26 December 2019
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- Posted18 December 2019
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- Posted12 December 2019
The Listening Service. Why backing vocals matter. Audio, 30 minutes
Backing singers and opera choruses - so much more than eye candy and human scenery!
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- Posted2 December 2019
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- Posted28 November 2019
Sunday Feature. A Racist Music. Audio, 44 minutes
Challenging the legacy of composer and racist ideologue John Powell (1882-1963).
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
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- Posted12 November 2019
Slow Radio. Sounds of the Earth: November. Audio, 30 minutes
Relax with a calming mix of music and natural sounds.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
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The Listening Service. How to Compose Music. Audio, 30 minutes
Where do you start? How do you carry on? What do you need to know?
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The Listening Service. The Real Red Priest. Audio, 30 minutes
Tom Service goes beyond the cliches to explore the music of Antonio Vivaldi.
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The Listening Service. Turn up the Volume, Dial up the Drama. Audio, 29 minutes
Dynamics are crucial to the dramatic effect of music. Tom Service adjusts the volume.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
