In memory of Rita Thomson
I’m very sad to learn of Rita’s death. Rita was a senior sister at the London Heart Hospital where Britten had his major operation in…
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Violin Concerto at the Barbican
A remarkable performance at the Barbican in September of my Violin Concerto with Leila Josefowicz and Simon Rattle with the London Symphony Orchestra. You can…
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Pictured Within: Birthday Variations for M.C.B.
Here’s the backstage photo after Martyn Brabbins’ 60th birthday Prom, with his remarkable commission of 15 composers to write an updated version of the Enigma…
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Composition and performance at Snape
The 16th Composition and Performance Course at Snape has just finished, after 10 days of intense work. This was the first time since 1992 –…
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Sue Knussen Birthday Awards
Today would have been my close friend Sue Knussen’s 70th birthday. I’m delighted that the Sue Knussen Composer’s fund is celebrating by announcing the Sue…
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