Institute of Musical Research Gawain - David Harsent and Clare Lees in conversation, part 1 [PRESENTERS] David Harsent and Clare Lees David Harsent (Professor of Creative Writing, University of Roehampton) and Clare Lees (Professor of Medieval Literature and History of the Language, King's College London) discuss the fourteenth century poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". David Harsent explores how he reshaped the poem as a libretto for Sir Harrison Birtwistle's opera "Gawain"....

Institute of Musical Research Gawain - David Harsent and Clare Lees in conversation, part 1 [PRESENTERS] David Harsent and Clare Lees David Harsent (Professor of Creative Writing, University of Roehampton) and Clare Lees (Professor of Medieval Literature and History of the Language, King's College London) discuss the fourteenth century poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". David Harsent explores how he reshaped the poem as a libretto for Sir Harrison Birtwistle's opera "Gawain"....

Institute of Musical Research Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Alfred Schnittke's birth: Round Table with Mark Lubotsky, Dmitri Smirnov & Elena Firsova, chaired by Roger Redgate [PRESENTERS] Mark Lubotsky, Dmitri Smirnov & Elena Firsova, chaired by Roger Redgate On the 80th anniversary of Alfred Schnittke's birth, Mark Lubotsky, Dmitri Smirnov and Elena Firsova discuss the relevance of Schnittke's music to Russia and to music today. Mark Lubotsky reflects on the compositions...

Institute of Musical Research Brian Ferneyhough in conversation with Christopher Redgate [COMPOSER] Brian Ferneyhough The distinguished composer Brian Ferneyhough talks with the oboist Christopher Redgate about the composition of Schatten aud Wasser und Stein for Howarth/Redgate system aboe and string quartet. Supported by Institute of Musical Research, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, AHRC Research Centre for Musical Performance as Creative Practise, Royal Academy of...

Institute of Musical Research Prof. Christian Wolff in conversation with Richard Bernas [COMPOSER] Christian Wolff The distinguished composer Prof. Christian Wolff talks with the conductor Richard Bernas about his work and his contemporaries: John Cage, Morton Feldman, Earle Brown, David Tudor, Robert Rauschenberg, Frederic Rzewski and Cornelius Cardew. Supported by Institute of Musical Research Filming and Editing: David Lefeber Executive Producer: Paul Archbold © 2014 Metier Sound...

Institute of Musical Research Helmut Lachenmann in conversation with John Deathridge [PRESENTERS] Helmut Lachenmann (Composer) and John Deathridge (Emeritus King Edward, Professor of Music, King's College London) Helmut Lachenmann at 80 A symposium on Helmut Lachenmann's music St David's Room, King's College London Promoted by: Institute of Musical Research, Institute of Modern Languages Research, King's College London, University of London Supported by: Hepner Foundation, Embassy of the...

Institute of Musical Research Helmut Lachenmann in conversation with Julian Anderson [PRESENTERS] Helmut Lachenmann (Composer) and Julian Anderson (Professor of Composition, Guildhall School of Music) Helmut Lachenmann at 80 A symposium on Helmut Lachenmann's music The Chapel, King's College London Promoted by: Institute of Musical Research, Institute of Modern Languages Research, King's College London, University of London Supported by: Hepner Foundation, Embassy of the Federal...

Institute of Musical Research Prof. Christian Wolff in conversation with Richard Bernas [COMPOSER] Christian Wolff Supported by: Institute of Musical Research, Filming and Editing: David Lefeber Executive Producer: Paul Archbold © 2014 Metier Sound & Vision Ltd

Institute of Musical Research Prof. Christian Wolff lecture: Experimental Music [COMPOSER] Christian Wolff Supported by: Institute of Musical Research, AHRC Research Centre for Musical Performance as Creative Practice, Friends of the IMR Filming and Editing: David Lefeber Executive Producer: Paul Archbold © 2014 Metier Sound & Vision Ltd

Institute of Musical Research Neil Heyde and Paul Archbold perform Brian Ferneyhough’s seminal work of 1973-6 for cello and live electronics [COMPOSER] Brian Ferneyhough [PERFORMERS] Neil Heyde (cello), Paul Archbold (electronics) With thanks to: Lois Fitch, Fabrice Fitch Supported by: Kingston University, Royal Academy of Music, Institute of Musical Research, Hinrichsen Foundation, Edition Peters, Metier Productions Editors: Gavin Campbell, Sam Collins, Birdie Hall Music produced &...

Institute of Musical Research A documentary by Neil Heyde, Paul Archbold and Colin Still investigating Brian Ferneyhough’s seminal work of 1973-6 'Time and Motion Study II' for cello and live electronics [COMPOSER] Brian Ferneyhough [PERFORMERS] Neil Heyde (cello), Paul Archbold (electronics) With thanks to: Lois Fitch, Fabrice Fitch Supported by: Kingston University, Royal Academy of Music, Institute of Musical Research, Hinrichsen Foundation, Edition Peters, Metier Productions Editors:...

Institute of Musical Research John Casken discusses his orchestral work “Apollinaire's Bird" Supported by Hallé, Institute of Musical Research, NMC Recordings Ltd, Schott Music Ltd Camera, Sound & editing David Lefeber Producer Paul Archbold © 2014 Metier Sound & Vision Ltd

Institute of Musical Research John Casken discusses his orchestral work “Orion over Farne” Supported by Hallé, Institute of Musical Research, NMC Recordings Ltd, Schott Music Ltd Camera, Sound & editing David Lefeber Producer Paul Archbold © 2014 Metier Sound & Vision Ltd

Institute of Musical Research Brian Ferneyhough talks with Robert Worby at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, November 2013 Supported by Institute of Musical Research, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Executive Producer: Paul Archbold Editor: Jane Clegg Director: Colin Still © Optic Nerve, 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: Sir Harrison Birtwistle and David Harsent in conversation with Fiona Sampson ARTIST: Sir Harrison Birtwistle, David Harsent, Fiona Sampson DESCRIPTION: Sir Harrison Birtwistle and David Harsent discuss the creation of The Minotaur with Fiona Sampson KEYWORDS: Sir Harrison Birtwistle, David Harsent, Fiona Sampson, The Minotaur, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: Contemporary Opera in Performance: Round Table ARTIST: John Casken, Robert Saxton, Andrew Watts, Paul Archbold DESCRIPTION: John Casken, Robert Saxton and Andrew Watts discuss the process of the realisation of opera on stage with Paul Archbold KEYWORDS: John Casken, Robert Saxton, Andrew Watts, Paul Archbold, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: Composing a libretto: Questions ARTIST: John Casken, Michael Symmons Roberts, Robert Saxton, Fiona Sampson DESCRIPTION: John Casken, Michael Symmons Roberts and Robert Saxton answer questions from the audience KEYWORDS: John Casken, Michael Symmons Roberts, Robert Saxton, Fiona Sampson, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: 4 Composing a libretto Round Table.m4v ARTIST: John Casken, Michael Symmons Roberts, Robert Saxton, Fiona Sampson DESCRIPTION: John Casken, Michael Symmons Roberts and Robert Saxton discuss the creation of opera libretti with Fiona Sampson KEYWORDS: John Casken, Michael Symmons Roberts, Robert Saxton, Fiona Sampson, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: Robert Saxton: Composing a libretto ARTIST: Robert Saxton DESCRIPTION: Robert Saxton discusses the creation of libretti for his operas ‘Caritas’ and ‘The Wandering Jew with Fiona Sampson KEYWORDS: Robert Saxton, Caritas, The Wandering Jew, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: Michael Symmons Roberts: Composing a libretto ARTIST: Michael Symmons Roberts, Fiona Sampson DESCRIPTION: Michael Symmons Roberts discusses the creation of his opera libretti ‘The Sacrifice’ with Fiona Sampson KEYWORDS: Michael Symmons Roberts, The Sacrifice, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research ALBUM: New Music Insight lectures TITLE: John Casken: Composing a libretto ARTIST: John Casken DESCRIPTION: John Casken discusses the creation of libretti for his operas ‘Golem’ and ‘God’s Liar’ KEYWORDS: John Casken, Golem, God’s Liar, opera PRODUCER: Paul Archbold & Colin Still COPYRIGHT: Optic Nerve 2013

Institute of Musical Research Peter Hill discusses the repertoire for piano duo and for two pianos with particular reference to works by Schubert, Rachmaninov and Messiaen. Supported by Institute of Musical Research, Middlesex University, AHRC Research Centre for Musical Performance as Creative Practice, John Coffin Memorial Fund David Lefeber: Sound Robert Golden: Producer and Director © Robert Golden Pictures 2013

Institute of Musical Research Sir Peter Maxwell Davies - Master of the Queens Music New Music Insight Lectures

Institute of Musical Research Jonathan Cross Jonathan Cross introduces recent works by Sir Harrison Birtwistle, including Orpheus Elergies, The Minotaur and The Shadow of Night Supported by Institute of Musical Research, Institute of English Studies, AHRC Research Centre for Musical Performance as Creative Practice, John Coffin Memorial Fund, Hepner Foundation With permission from Boosey & Hawkes Executive Producer: Paul Archbold Sound: David Lefeber Editor: Jane Clegg Director:...