What is an iconic composer? How does one become one? Can one introduce oneself as one? ("Hello, I'm Birtwistle, iconic composer"). Can one drink gin and tonic and still be iconic? Perhaps it means "I con".
An absolutely HILARIOUS blooper at 3:52 ..."I think it was Colin Davies, I can't remember, maybe it was Boulez, I think it was Boulez, yeh, it must have been Boulez." Gillian Moore recovered well though, true professional that she is.
It's remarkable that old Birtie hasn't set this dramatic interview to music, with his part sung falsetto by some bloke driving a six-inch nail through his testicles whilst wearing a giant moose head.
AWESOME. Damn, I think I'm hypnotized. Fifteen more hours of the same, please! Oh and +++1 for the peloric phalenopsis (doritaenopsis?) orchid in the window!!!
Belated reply @JeeRant - what's wrong with his kitchen? It gives a nice homely feel. And, frankly, with some interviewees, you shoot where they ask you to!
What is an iconic composer? How does one become one? Can one introduce oneself as one? ("Hello, I'm Birtwistle, iconic composer"). Can one drink gin and tonic and still be iconic? Perhaps it means "I con".
MisterSimnock 1 year ago
Harrison Birtwistle is my friends Grandpa! Rory Birtwistle.
NukeaShrimp 1 year ago
This woman knows aboiut music .Im America its always some personlaity who knows nothing about the interviewee 's field asking questions!
lovesGenet 1 year ago
one of my favourite pieces is called `Silbury Air` -he was writing fantastic music at that time.
japanesesweet 1 year ago
An absolutely HILARIOUS blooper at 3:52 ..."I think it was Colin Davies, I can't remember, maybe it was Boulez, I think it was Boulez, yeh, it must have been Boulez." Gillian Moore recovered well though, true professional that she is.
It's remarkable that old Birtie hasn't set this dramatic interview to music, with his part sung falsetto by some bloke driving a six-inch nail through his testicles whilst wearing a giant moose head.
fremsley001 2 years ago
@fremsley001 actually that's a wonderful idea to set this interview to music.
However,i think Gerald Barry would do a better job of it than Birtwistle.
allegramente5000 1 year ago
AWESOME. Damn, I think I'm hypnotized. Fifteen more hours of the same, please! Oh and +++1 for the peloric phalenopsis (doritaenopsis?) orchid in the window!!!
anonymous411 2 years ago
he's got a great speaking voice,and seems like a decent bloke..but i'd rather listen to him talking than his music :-(
just turned radio 3 off during one of his works (orpheus) and thats not the first time either.
fifthera 2 years ago
Holy pupil dilation !!
Reminds me of the Cointreau advert and if I can be so bold it looks like the ice is well and truly melting !
steehumlous 2 years ago
Messiaen`s music has a lot in common with Poulenc-similar patchwork structures and use of harmony.
japanesesweet 2 years ago
Belated reply @JeeRant - what's wrong with his kitchen? It gives a nice homely feel. And, frankly, with some interviewees, you shoot where they ask you to!
LightweightMedia 2 years ago
Sheesh, they couldn't have found another place to do the interview? A kitchen, really?
Interesting stuff, though.
JeeRant 2 years ago
Perhaps he was just about to prepare a bit of roast duck, quail or pheasant for some lunch :0)
CurtisMateer 2 years ago 3
Pheasant should never be served for lunch. That would be barbarous.
sptfgpn 2 years ago