Monday 17 September 2018

Sat 22 Sept - Ana Silvera - ORACLES

Ana Silvera, composer, alt-folk artist discusses Oracles, her poignant song-cycle and sophomore album. Oracles, like a folk tale follows the arc of a quest, beginning with a search for a goal and ending with a triumphant return. She shares her thoughts on composing for the Royal Ballet, her collaborations with the Roundhouse and artistic director Marcus Davey and mulls over the possibilities available to the independent songwriter beyond the straightjacket of pop and rock.
Listen Again - Ana Silvera - Oracles - 29 September

Sunday 16 September 2018

Sat 15 Sept - Didier Ghez - THE HIDDEN ART OF DISNEY

Disney's concept artistry and figures behind the work discussed by Didier Ghez, author of 'They Drew as they Pleased: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era'. Artists include Ferdinand Horvath (Snow White) Tom Oreb (101 Dalmations, Sleeping Beauty), Mary Blair (Alice in Wonderland), Walt Peregoy (Sword in the Stone, 101 Dalmations). Stories of artists who created the backgrounds and characters of major groundbreaking features in the 20th century's animation experiments. For more information see thenewsagents.blogspot.co.uk

Listen Again - Didier Ghez on the Hidden Art of Disney - 15 Sept