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23/06/2011 Rumon Gamba, John Williams, Susan Bickley, Nicky Spence

In Tune

Presented by Sean Rafferty. With music from mezzo Susan Bickley and tenor Nicky Spence, plus conversation with conductor Rumon Gamba, Ian Ritchie and guitarist John Williams.

Sean Rafferty talks to conductor Rumon Gamba who is about to direct the world premiere of Nico Muhly's new opera 'Two Boys' at the London Coliseum with the English National Opera. Mezzo-soprano Susan Bickley and tenor Nicky Spence perform works from the opera live in the In Tune studio.

Ian Ritchie directs the City of London Festival, which this year has an Australasian theme. Guitarist John Williams, who will be performing at the festival, joins Sean in the studio.

Presented by Sean Rafferty.
With a selection of music and guests from the music world.
Main news headlines are at 5.00 and 6.00
E-mail: in.tune@bbc.co.uk.

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Thu 23 Jun 2011 16:30

BBC Radio 3

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