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Lawrence Dunn
Verified
Commissioning Editor, Bachtrack
Manchester
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Politics , Literature, Film, Music, Arts
tech, markets
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By Lawrence Dunn Verified| Bachtrack@ How exactly do composers show up in their own works? It’s windy and brightly overcast in Manchester and I’m sat in a chair opposite Thomas Adès in his dressing room before he’s due to rehearse with the Hallé. The metal venetian blind on the open window behind noisily rustles and fidgets. It can be hard to hear him over the noise. Backlit like this it’s even hard to see him. “It’s always an aspect of any artist, that they reveal themselves. Even if they set out not to. It works the other way.
By Lawrence Dunn Verified| Bachtrack@ The sheer mass of the Royal Norwegian Naval Forces Band at times threatens to overwhelm. Instruments polished, their uniforms clearly exquisitely laundered and pressed. Their presence felt uncanny, yet no one seemed to bat an eye. At the conclusion of Jason Yarde’s new piece for the group, clarinets and cornets are pointed skyward, to wail joyfully into the ceiling of Bergen Cathedral.
By Lawrence Dunn Verified| Bachtrack@ How exactly do composers show up in their own works? It’s windy and brightly overcast in Manchester and I’m sat in a chair opposite Thomas Adès in his dressing room before he’s due to rehearse with the Hallé. The metal venetian blind on the open window behind noisily rustles and fidgets. It can be hard to hear him over the noise. Backlit like this it’s even hard to see him. “It’s always an aspect of any artist, that they reveal themselves. Even if they set out not to. It works the other way.
Company Info
Bachtrack
Bachtrack.com is the largest online platform for classical music, opera, and dance, founded in January 2008 and based in London, UK. The platform features over 30,000 event listings each year, allowing users to search by location, performer, composer, or work. It offers both premium and essential listings, with premium options providing additional details and ticket links. In addition to event listings, Bachtrack publishes around 130 reviews monthly, along with interviews and feature articles in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish. The platform collaborates with top venues and organizations worldwide, enhancing its comprehensive offerings. With over 360,000 monthly visitors, Bachtrack serves as a vital resource for classical music enthusiasts, helping them discover and attend live performances while contributing valuable insights to the global classical music community.
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Founded: 2008