BBC Music Magazine – September 2019
English | 146 pages | PDF | 60.1 MB
English | 146 pages | PDF | 60.1 MB
In this month’s issue, we sit down with mezzo Magdalena Kožená and conductor Simon Rattle to discuss the release of their new disc of chamber songs, which sees the great British maestro return to the piano. Plus, ten top musicians tell us the pieces that helped them discover a love of music from a young age, and Freya Parr tests the BBC Philharmonic’s new app which provides on-screen programme notes for concert audiences.
In this month’s BBC Music Magazine Interview, Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber tells us his plans for his new role as chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic. Plus, we marvel at the bonding power of Gabrieli Roar, a choral project allowing young singers of all backgrounds to join together on the concert stage.
This month, Rebecca Franks takes us on a tour around Treviso’s finest musical venues, while we look back at the musical inspiration provided by visionary artist William Blake’s works. Plus, Richard Morrison warns of the impact of digital recordings on the environment.