• Stephen Johnson: Discovering music between the lines

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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Stephen Johnson: Discovering music between the lines

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  • A British composer, writer and broadcaster, Stephen Johnson has a long and eclectic career. His book titles include Discover Music of the Classical Era, The Eighth: Mahler and the World in 1910, and How Shostakovich Changed My Mind, not to mention his curation of a book of ghost stories. His compositions include a String Quartet for the Brodsky Quartet, andBehemoth Dances for the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. He was also a long-time broadcaster with the BBC’s classical radio channel, Radio 3, particularly for his acclaimed program Discovering Music. He’s been called “The authoritative British voice of classical music”.

    This conversation dips into Stephen's vast musical knowledge, and he very candidly talks about music's role in mental health and his own struggles with illness. He also shares some of his experiences a the BBC and the catalysts for some of his writing.

    This program was recorded at the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music. The 2025 Festival runs from 25 July to 2 August in Townsville. For more information, and to become a Friend of the Festival which entitles you to priority tickets, visit afcm.com.au
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