Joby Talbot details the progression of his ballet score, The Winter's Tale.

Naxos Classical Spotlight by Raymond

Jun 22, 202520:03Music

Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's ballet The Winter's Tale (after Shakespeare) was first performed by Covent Garden's Royal Ballet in 2014. In this podcast, the score's creative unfolding is described by composer Joby...

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