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Source: Boosey & Hawkes

A 10-minute documentary of Karl Jenkins talking about his life and music, from his childhood in Wales, through his work in jazz, to his large-scale choral works including The Armed Man .

Views: 83331

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

This 10-minute documentary exploring the music of Steve Reich, the minimalist pioneer who celebrates his 80th birthday this year, was filmed at his residence in upstate New York in 2011.

Views: 64848

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

This 10-minute documentary exploring the music of Louis Andriessen, winner of the 2011 Grawemeyer Award, was filmed at his apartment in Amsterdam. The composer discusses the early influence of jazz and the development of his distinctive compositional style.

Views: 64812

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

This interview with Elliott Carter charts his early years in New York, at Harvard and studying with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. Music featured with the film includes Holiday Overture , Symphony No.1 and String Quartet No.1 .

Views: 55778

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

This interview with Sir Harrison Birtwistle, filmed at his home in Wiltshire, England, traces his creative path from student days in Manchester in the 1950s to his recent works.

Views: 55061

Source: Britten-Pears Foundation

A documentary video feature produced by the Britten-Pears Foundation, featuring archive photos and footage from the time of the work's premiere and exploring the composer's pacifism.

Views: 45795

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

A new 10-minute documentary on Michel van der Aa, filmed at his home in Amsterdam. The young Dutch composer discusses the development of his unique style, combining music and new media.

Views: 43909

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

A special podcast interview with Elliott Carter in his 100th birthday year, describing his life and work as a composer.

Views: 40218

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This interview with Unsuk Chin, filmed at her home in Berlin, explores her musical development from her early life in Seoul to her recent compositions.

Views: 39801

Source: Boosey & Hawkes

A 10-minute documentary with Karl Jenkins talking about his choral works which are among the most popular of our time, sung around the world. The interview features Adiemus , The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace , Requiem and Stabat Mater , including recordings and performance footage.

Views: 39384