Performing To The Red Light

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Performing To The Red Light Terence Curran goes behind the scenes to experience the recording process as different classical performers prepare for the studio. Among them is the pianist Kathryn Stott. There are also interviews with notable performers including Emma Johnson and Stephen Hough, producers and record company executives who discuss the little-known psychological aspects behind making a classical recording. First broadcast 20090602 and 20090609. 01 20090602 Terence explores how performers cope with the demands of making their first recording. 02 20090609 Terence explores how more seasoned performers approach recording and also looks at how decisions are reached in chamber groups. Which member of a quartet decides the best 'take', and what happens if no one can agree? For most musicians, recording is an accepted part of their professional life, yet their musical training rarely provides guidance in how to approach it. While some performers have little difficulty adjusting to the process, others have struggled. Some have even developed 'phonophobia' - a fear of the studio. 'Performing To The Red Light' takes listeners behind the scenes to experience the recording process as different classical performers prepare to enter the studio. The programmes are written and presented by Terence Curran (Wadham), whose DPhil work focuses on the psychological aspects of recording. The programmes feature interviews with notable performers, producers and record company executives, who discuss the little-known psychological aspects behind making a classical recording. These include the performers Kathryn Stott, Stephen Hough, Emma Johnson, Ilona Domnich, Alban Gerhardt, Christian Poltera, and members of the Takacs Quartet; and producers Andrew Keener, Ralph Couzens and Jonathan Freeman-Attwood.

Performing to the Red Light 1of2 2009-06-02.mp3

Performing to the Red Light 2of2 2009-06-09.mp3