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January 20, 2021 41 mins

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/

 

 

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