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The Future of Wigmore Hall

The Future of Wigmore Hall

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Summary

Sandy Burnett presents a podcast from Wigmore Hall, in conversation with John Gilhooly, Director, and Luke Bedford, the Hall’s first Composer-in-Residence.

John Gilhooly discusses his future ambitions for the Hall and its unique position in the international classical music world, during this record-breaking season.

Luke Bedford looks forward to his involvement with the venue, which has had a long association with the premieres of contemporary composers throughout the twentieth century.

Music Clips:

1. Michael Collins & Friends – Schubert Octet in F major D. 803 – from the Wigmore Hall Live 0017 CD
2. Imogen Cooper – ‘Alborada del gracioso’ from Ravel Miroirs – from the Wigmore Hall Live 0018 CD
3. Brad Mehldau Trio  – ‘Ruby’s Rub’ – by kind permission from Nonsuch Records.
4. London Sinfonietta and Claire Booth cond. Oliver Knussen – ‘Or Voit Tout Adventure’ by Luke Bedford – by kind permission of The London Sinfonietta ‘Jerwood Series’.
5. Nash Ensemble – Mendelssohn Octetv– from the Wigmore Hall Live 0001 CD

Credits

• Produced by Artsaudio and Helen Peate for Wigmore Hall
• Engineered and Edited by Darius Weinberg