In this episode, we speak to composer Martin Suckling about his recent album This Departing Landscape released with NMC recordings in February 2021.
The album features four large scale works for orchestra including: The White Road (After Edmund de Waal), Release, Piano Concerto and This Departing Landscape.
Born in Glasgow, Martin Suckling has been championed by many leading orchestras and ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ensemble, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, and the London Contemporary Orchestra.
With special thanks to performers:
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
BBC Philharmonic
Ilan Volkov conductor
Katherine Bryan flute
Tamara Stefanovich piano
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Hosted by Aileen Sweeney and Ben Eames.
Sound edited by Mia Eames.
Website Links:
http://www.martinsuckling.com/
https://nmc-recordings.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases-2021/products/martin-suckling-this-departing-landscape
https://www.eartothegroundscotland.com/
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