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Radio 3,15 Oct 2026,59 mins

SeriesTania León

Career as a Conductor

Composer of the Week

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Kate Molleson explores Tania León's journey as a conductor alongside her composing career, with the composer in interview. They discuss León's experience of conducting ballet at a Festival in Spoletto, of learning conducting from Leonard Bernstein, and her own experience of teaching students today. Rondó a la Criolla Adam Kent, piano Alma Maraya Martin, flute Colette Valentine, piano Inura (Understanding) Son Sonora Voices DanceBrazil Percussion Son Sonora Ensemble Tania León, conductor A tres voces TriOlogie String Trio Bailarín David Starobin, guitar Pasajes London Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Gardner, conductor Produced by Luke Whitlock

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Rondó a la Criolla
    Rondó a la Criolla
    Tania León
  3. 2.
    Alma
    Alma
    Tania León
  4. 3.
    'Understanding' (Inura)
    'Understanding' (Inura)
    Tania León
  5. 4.
    A tres voces
    A tres voces
    Tania León
  6. 5.
    Bailarín
    Bailarín
    Tania León
  7. 6.
    Pasajes
    Pasajes
    Tania León