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A gleaming like ivory

Kate Molleson presents the world premiere of a work by Nicholas Bentz for the 125th anniversary of Wigmore Hall, alongside music by Kevin Puts and Anthony Cheung.

Kate Molleson presents the world premiere of Nicholas Bentz's 'A gleaming like ivory that slowly resoves until it becomes dust', composed for the 125th anniversary of Wigmore Hall and performed by Ensemble intercontemporain, alongside works by Kevin Puts and Anthony Cheung. Plus, the 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales give the World Premiere of Deborah Pritchard's colourful and radiant trombone Concerto, Light Circle, with trombonist Peter Moore. Kate also introduces new improvisations by the organist and composer Kit Downes and the vocalist Sofia Jernberg, plus tracks from the latest new releases of experimental music.

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2 hours

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Saturday 22:30

Broadcast

  • Saturday 22:30

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