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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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Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
This episode features composer Ben Lunn discussing his early musical life through to his research into Horațiu Rădulescu, Spectralism and compositions featuring Accessible Music Technology.
Ben is a Mackem composer who is currently based in Glasgow. Winner of two Scottish New Music Awards for his work with Hebrides Ensemble and Drake Music Scotland, Ben is associate artist for Drake Music and Drake Music Scotland, and Trainee Artistic Director of the Hebrides Ensemble.
Ben's work has been performed internationally by ensembles such as the Ligeti Quartet, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and soloists such as pianist Rolf Hind and Violist Garth Knox.
With special thanks to performers:
A Letter To A Dying Man
RWCMD Orchestra with:
Tianyi Lu (Conductor)
Adam Jondelius (Baritone)
Alex Stead (Horn)
L’Exil Intérieur Op 9 - III - Ancestral Bells
Catherine Marie Tunnell (Cello)
Ian Pace (Piano)
https://horatiuradulescu.bandcamp.com/album/edition-radulescu-3-the-complete-cello-works-mode317
Symphonies of Instruments
Hebrides Ensemble
Digital Orchestra
Kiek Pasaulių
Ligeti Quartet
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://benlunncomposer.tumblr.com/
https://www.eartothegroundscotland.com/
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