A few words of reflection after a weekend enjoying Leuven’s Transit Festival.
Author: christianmorris
John Tyrrell (1942–2018)
Very distressed to hear that John Tyrrell, the world’s foremost Janáček scholar and a close friend, has died. A few words of tribute to a great man.
Betsy Jolas?
After Simon Rattle commissions a nonagenarian composer, I ask just ‘Who is Best Jolas?’
Maarten Beirens Interview
I talk with Maarten Beirens, artistic director of the Transit Festival, part of Festival 20/21 held in the Flemish city of Leuven.
Kemal Yusuf Interview
I talk to composer and founder of the London Graduate Orchestra, Kemal Yusuf. With recent commissions from The Cheltenham International Music Festival, the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, The Carducci Quartet and The Fidelio Trio he has also been described as ‘one of the UK’s brightest young composers.’
Noam Sheriff (1935–2018)
Remembering Israeli composer, conductor and teacher Noam Sheriff, who died on 25th August.
New Project To Unearth Forgotten Masterpieces
I take a look at a project that aims to unearth forgotten masterpieces by female composers, as well as supporting those working today.
