Improvisation in modern classical music

In this week’s Hear and Now, the main contemporary music programme on BBC Radio 3, Alwynne Pritchard explores the world of improvisation and its role in contemporary classical music, in a discussion with composer Richard Barrett and writer John L Walters. The programme includes a recorded studio session by Elliott Sharp and Christian Marclay.

Richard Barrett recently played at the Bimhuis, together with Evan Parker and Michael Vatcher.

Related posts:  «My feeling is that it’s the center of Dutch contemporary music»  //  The Observer on Christian Marclay  //  Viral Radio Festival 2008, Bimhuis programme announced  //  High point of 2007 returns to the Bimhuis  //  Tom Arthurs and Richard Fairhurst  //

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Published:
28.02.08 / 12pm
Category:
Composition, Improvised music, Interview