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Contemporary Music Round-Up - Spring 2026

5th May 2026by Ben Hogwood
In our latest round-up of contemporary music releases, Ben celebrates Michael Finnissy's eightieth birthday and explores albums devoted to the music of Huw Watkins, Unsuk Chin, John Casken, Augusta Read Thomas and Morton Feldman.

Classical Contemporary Music Round-up

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Uncertain Sea

Joyful Company of Singers, Peter Broadbent
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Michael Finnissy at 80

17th Mar 2026by Ben Hogwood
On his eightieth birthday, the English composer talks to our contemporary music guest-contributor about his student days at the Royal College of Music, drawing inspiration from country hedgerows, and why he's 'still amazed by Verdi'...

Classical Interview

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Michael Finnissy: Piano Works

Ian Pace (piano)
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Edward Cowie on the natural world and music

14th May 2024by David Smith
The composer, physicist and visual artist talks about his recent albums of music inspired by the natural and scientific world.

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Edward Cowie: Where the Wood Thrush Forever Sings

Roderick Chadwick (piano), Anna Hashimoto (clarinet)
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