Jay Capperauld: The BBC Proms and ”The Five Bs”

This episode features Scottish composer Jay Capperauld discussing his BBC Proms debut in 2020. "Circadian Refrains (172 Days Until Dawn)" was premiered with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alpesh Chauhan. The full concert can be viewed on BBC iPlayer.

Jay also chats about his influences musical and otherwise ranging from books and films to broken plates and jumpy CD players!

Jay has written for various ensembles including BBC Philharmonic, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, Psappha Ensemble, Hebrides Ensemble, The Wallace Collection, Red Note Ensemble and many more.

With special thanks to performers:

Afterlife - The Third Death

Lewis Banks (Saxophone)

Marianna Abrahamyan (Piano)

The Pathos of Broken Things

Katherine Bryan (Flute)

Heroin Chic

Bryan Allen (Conductor)

RCS Big Band

Dehumanised Shock Absorbers

Workers Union Ensemble

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Hosted by Aileen Sweeney and Ben Eames.

Sound edited by Mia Eames.

Website Links:

https://www.jaycapperauld.com/

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