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Showing results for: 'Classical music'

Who is composer Terry Riley?
The composer Terry Riley, an old white man with a long white beard, stands behind a set of microphones on a stage
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Who is composer Terry Riley?

Introducing the American composer – a pioneer of minimalism and a huge influence on electronic music.

How I create... with composer Huang Ruo
The composer Huang Ruo; a Chinese man in his 40s with short cropped hair
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How I create... with composer Huang Ruo

The prolific and adaptive composer offers a detailed insight into his creative process.

How I create... with musician Nabihah Iqbal
Nabihah Iqbal on a dark background in a white flowy blouse
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How I create... with musician Nabihah Iqbal

The musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal gives an insight into how she does what she does.

Playlist: Multitudes
A conductor standing in front of an orchestra seated behind music stands playing violins. The word 'Playlist' in yellow type appears in front of the orchestra
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Playlist: Multitudes

Get a feel for Multitudes, an electrifying new arts festival at the Southbank Centre, powered by orchestral music.

Who is singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau?
Singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; a white man with grey hair in a side-parting. He is wearing a suit jacket over a shirt and tie.
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Who is singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau?

Familiarise yourself with the baritone hailed as the greatest lieder singer of the 20th century.

5 things to know about The Multi-Story Orchestra
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5 things to know about The Multi-Story Orchestra

Introducing the orchestra that calls a Peckham car-park home and continues to excel on so many levels.

How I create… with pianist Zubin Kanga
Zubin Kanga using electronic gloves to make musical sounds
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How I create… with pianist Zubin Kanga

Pianist, composer and technologist Zubin Kanga on his creative process, including expanding initial ideas and successful multi-tasking.

My Mixtape: Scottish Ensemble's 10 tracks that embody their music
Violinists from Scottish Ensemble perform on stage. The words 'My Mixtape' appear over the top in white text
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My Mixtape: Scottish Ensemble's 10 tracks that embody their music

Innovative strings orchestra Scottish Ensemble share a 10 track playlist of tracks which best embody their musical approach.

Who is composer Annea Lockwood?
An elderly woman with short grey hair smiles while leaning against a rock wall.
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Who is composer Annea Lockwood?

Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.

Playlist: Sound Within Sound
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Playlist: Sound Within Sound

Discover international artists who pushed boundaries with this playlist of lesser-known composers featured in our 2024 Sound Within Sound festival.

Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?
Margaret Leng Tan sitting on a stool
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Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?

Discover pianist Margaret Leng Tan, the avant-garde performer who has become recognised as the world’s premiere virtuoso of the toy piano.

Maurizio Pollini: 6 decades of the classical pianist at the Southbank Centre
In a black and white photo a man plays the piano in a softly lit room, against lightly brightened curtains
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Maurizio Pollini: 6 decades of the classical pianist at the Southbank Centre

Maurizio Pollini first appeared at Royal Festival Hall in 1963. Take a look back through our archives at some of his notable performances.