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Shirley J. Thompson
One of Britain's top classical composers, chosen to write new music for King Charles' coronation.
Born in London, to Jamaican parents who came to Britain as part of the 1950s Windrush generation, Shirley J. Thompson fell in love with music from a very young age 鈥� and it has remained her life鈥檚 passion. She鈥檚 created music for film, TV, orchestras and opera. Mark Coles talks to family and friends to find out what influences her work.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Sally Abrahams and Georgia Coan
Editor: Simon Watts
Production Co-ordinator: Sabine Schereck
Sound Engineer: James Beard
Last on
Sun 26 Feb 2023
17:40
麻豆社 Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Feb 2023 19:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 26 Feb 2023 05:45麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 26 Feb 2023 17:40麻豆社 Radio 4
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