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Rhapsodising

Tom Service presents the latest in new music performance.

Tom Service presents the latest in new music performance, including My Alto Rhapsodies, by Irish composer Frank Corcoran, performed by the Ulster Orchestra, with conductor David Brophy, and mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond.

The title is inspired by the Alto Rhapsody by Brahms and the texts are also by the composer Frank Corcoran. Robert Worby talks to composer Edward Cowie about art, music and sciences as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

1 hour, 59 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Mar 2023 22:00

Music Played

  • Xenia Pestova Bennett

    King of Cats

    Performer: Xenia Pestova Bennett.
    • Atonal Electronic Chamber Music for Cats.
    • Bandcamp.
  • Lera Auerbach

    Prelude No. 24 in D Minor, Presto

    Performer: Ramez Mhaanna.
    • Lera Auerbach: 24 Preludes for Violin & Piano, Op. 46.
    • Naxos.
    • 124.
  • Daniel Kidane

    Four Movements

    Ensemble: Endangered Instrument Ensemble.
  • Garth Knox

    Passacaille

    Ensemble: Endangered Instrument Ensemble.
  • Rune Glerup

    About Light and Lightness, violin concerto

    Performer: Isabelle Faust. Orchestra: Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas S酶nderg氓rd.
  • Frank Corcoran

    My Alto Rhapsodies

    Singer: Sarah Richmond. Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: David Brophy.
  • Edward Cowie

    Rosedale

    Performer: Philip Mead.
    • Metier.
  • Edward Cowie

    Glencoe

    Performer: Philip Mead.
    • Metier.
  • Sasha J. Blondeau

    Atlas III: They

    Ensemble: Kwadrofonic.

Broadcast

  • Sat 25 Mar 2023 22:00

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