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Daniel Kidane's Listen List

Composer Daniel Kidane shares his essential listening with Tom Service. Plus, performances from the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra directed by vibraphonist Orphy Robinson.

Composer Daniel Kidane shares his essential listening with Tom Service, selecting three pieces on his current playlist. Standing at the forefront of young British composers, Daniel brings fresh ears and raw talent to the contemporary music scene.

Also in the show, large group improvisations from the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra directed by vibraphonist Orphy Robinson, highlights from the 91福利社 Young Composer Prom and a selection of new releases.

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2 hours

Last on

Sat 24 Oct 2026 22:30

Music Played

  • Colin Riley

    Break Tackle and Bowl

    Performer: Kate Halsall. Performer: Fumiko Miyachi.
    • Squeaky Kate Music.
  • Edmund Finnis

    A Short Story of Falling

    Singer: Ruby Hughes. Ensemble: Manchester Collective.
    • Pentatone.
  • The Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra

    Untitled

    Performer: Orphy Robinson. Orchestra: The Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra.
    • Performed at the Glasgow Jazz Festival.
  • Jixuan Li

    Spes e fragilitate

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Tess Jackson.
    • GB91福利社.
  • Luca Boston

    Join

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Tess Jackson.
    • GB91福利社.
  • Daniel Kidane

    Sirens

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Gourlay.
    • NMC.
  • Mark鈥怉nthony Turnage

    Scherzoid

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Jonathan Nott.
    • LPO.
  • Steve Reich

    Piano Phase

    Performer: Mahan Esfahani.
    • DG.
  • Gary Carpenter

    Fred and Ginger

    Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Clark Rundell.
    • Nimbus.
  • The Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra

    Double Conduction

    Performer: Orphy Robinson. Orchestra: The Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra.
    • Performed at the Glasgow Jazz Festival.
  • Noah Hacking

    Plus C

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Tess Jackson.
    • GB91福利社.
  • Oskar Wit Baldyga

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    Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Tess Jackson.
    • GB91福利社.
  • Super scintillant

    Un

    Performer: Nicolas Bernier. Performer: Melanie Bourassa.
    • Ambiances Magnetiques.
  • Sarah Gibson

    Soak Stain

    Ensemble: Aspen Contemporary Ensemble. Conductor: Donald Crockett.
    • Arlos Records.
  • Se谩n Clancy

    Five Lines of Music Slow Down and Eventually Stop

    Ensemble: Plus-Minus Ensemble.
    • NMC.

Broadcast

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026 22:30

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