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30/08/2008

Ivan Hewett presents the Â鶹Éç Philharmonic under James MacMillan in Unsuk Chin's Concerto for violin and strings and Miroirs des temps, plus Chris Dench's Passing bells: night.

Ivan Hewett introduces music by Korean composer Unsuk Chin, who talks about the medieval influences behind her work Miroir des temps. Plus a recording of Chris Dench's piece for solo piano Passing bells: night, performed by Philip Mead at the 2007 Spitalfields Festival in London.

Unsuk Chin: Concerto for violin and strings
Hae-Sun Kang (violin)
Â鶹Éç Philharmonic
James MacMillan (conductor)

Unsuk Chin: Miroirs des temps (Â鶹Éç Commission)
Hilliard Ensemble
Â鶹Éç Philharmonic
James MacMillan (conductor)

Chris Dench: Passing bells: night
Philip Mead (piano).

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Aug 2008 22:30

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  • Sat 30 Aug 2008 22:30

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