Music, nature and inspiration with composer Jan Swafford
About this episode
Hilary Seabrook interviews composer Jan Swafford about his music and its connection to nature and inspiration.
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I had the opportunity to interview Maestro Swafford in person and then attend a recording of his tone poem Late Autumn-First Snow at Abbey Road. The orchestra that day was formed from members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the marvellous Michael Shapiro. Our conversation includes some of Jan’s thoughts behind the composition, including t...
People in this episode
Host: Hilary Seabrook
Guest: Jan Swafford
Topics covered
- music
- nature
- inspiration
- composition
- interview
Keywords
- music
- nature
- inspiration
- Jan Swafford
- Abbey Road
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Late Autumn-First Snow
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Abbey Road
Books & works: Late Autumn-First Snow
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