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Radio 3,08 Feb 2026,60 mins

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Unclassified

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Elizabeth Alker explores landscapes of ambient and experimental sounds, hearing from emerging independent producers whose work plays with orchestral textures and classical form as well as the latest sounds from a new generation of contemporary composers who look to embrace the spirit of rock, pop and electronica. This week: Peter Broderick takes inspiration from an iconic Japanese video game soundtrack; New York composer Tristan Perich collaborates with superstar organist James McVinnie; Laurel Halo scores an oceanic ravine with dense string textures; and there's a surprise poetic appearance from an Oscar-winning actor. Produced by Geoff Bird A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Unclassified”

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