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We are Scotland’s EAR TO THE GROUND! - keeping you in the loop with the interviews and gig alerts from Scotland’s top-notch composers. We’ll be digging deep to find out what makes these composers tick, hearing the processes behind their latest compositions and finding out why on earth someone would want to be a composer! The podcast is hosted by Aileen Sweeney and Ben Eames, two musicians based in Glasgow who’ll be asking the questions, bringing the banter and getting to know these fantastic composers. Follow and subscribe to keep your ear to ground for Scotland’s newest and most exciting music.
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Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
This episode features composer Nicholas Olsen discussing his recent lock-down project, “From Home”, referential music, important influences and composing habits.
Nick is a Welsh Composer based in Glasgow. He has worked with ensembles such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Modern, Psappha Ensemble and many more.
With special thanks to performers Matthew McAllister. Valerie Barr, Richard Schofield, Da Capo Alba, Djordje and Andrea Gajic.
Ear to the Ground keeps you in the loop with interviews and gig alerts from Scotland’s top-notch composers.
Hosted by Aileen Sweeney and Ben Eames.
Sound edited by Mia Eames.
Website Links:
- https://www.eartothegroundscotland.com/
- https://www.nicholasolsenmusic.com/
Listening Material:
- Henri Dutilleux - Violin Concerto (L’Arbe De Songes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDVFNh7MDQk&ab_channel=nicholas72611
- Pierre Boulez - Pli Selon Pli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC7v4O9kLyU&t=23s&ab_channel=ListadeM%C3%BAsicasOttoMariaCarpeaux
- Maurice Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Major: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b4-rXhKpMM&t=30s&ab_channel=olla-vogala
- Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade - Three Etudes for Piano and Flower Pots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H3FUgjoA-M&ab_channel=PsapphaEnsemble
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