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Meet the musician: Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop, conductor
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Meet the musician: Marin Alsop

The internationally recognised conductor recommends pieces for classical music newcomers in this short 2022 interview.

Who is composer Claude Vivier?
Claude Vivier, composer
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Who is composer Claude Vivier?

Introducing the Canadian composer Claude vivier; the most famous composer you’ve never heard of.

Stewart Lee: 6 things... I loved at the Southbank Centre
Dramatic lighting and shadowing with a man looking directly into the camera wearing a vintage jacket similar to ex-military.
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Stewart Lee: 6 things... I loved at the Southbank Centre

The comedian talks us through some of his favourite moments and performances from a quarter of a century of visiting the Southbank Centre.

Who is Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk & Bang on a Can singing
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Who is Meredith Monk?

An introduction to a woman of many talents; the American composer, performer, director, vocalist, filmmaker, and choreographer Meredith Monk.

Claire Chase and Density 2036
Flute player Claire Chase
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Claire Chase and Density 2036

Take a closer look at the flautist and composer’s extraordinary Density 2036 project.

GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews and SoundState
George Barton and Siwan Rhys of GBSR Duo stand outside in front of a stone wall
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GBSR Duo on contemporary collaboration, reading reviews and SoundState

George Barton and Siwan Rhys, aka GBSR Duo, discuss their partnership and their appearance with Eva-Maria Houben at 2022’s SoundState

Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited
Within the spotlight of a dark environment, a man holds a guitar and sings into a microphone
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Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited

Revisit 2018 and the 25th edition of Meltdown festival featuring Manic Street Preachers, Placebo, Nine Inch Nails, Kristin Hersh, The Cure and more.

Mechanisms of Ambiguity and Sensation: The Late Fabric Sculptures of Louise Bourgeois
A masked woman views five tall, abstract sculptures composed of stacked and sewn fabric elements resembling vertebrae or towers, on a white gallery platform.
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Mechanisms of Ambiguity and Sensation: The Late Fabric Sculptures of Louise Bourgeois

An abridged version of Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff’s essay for the exhibition catalogue of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child.

Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books
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Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books

The author of My Hair and The Rapping Princess discusses representation in children’s books in this interview.

Penelope Trappes on music, location and collaboration
A close-up of an individual who has long, animated hair in front of a bright, clear blue sky and ocean.
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Penelope Trappes on music, location and collaboration

The vocalist, musician and soundscaper discusses her work ahead a 2022 collaborative concert with London Contemporary Orchestra.

Art by Post: Mary & Simmi’s story
Art by Post participants Mary and her daughter Simmi stand on their front step jointly holding a piece of art work produced as part of Art by Post
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Art by Post: Mary & Simmi’s story

Art By Post participant Mary shares her story of how our arts engagement programme helped her and her daughter through lockdown.

Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator
Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator
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Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator

Nadia Shireen, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of The Cow Who Fell to Earth and Good Little Wolf answers questions on her career.