Prof. Shirley J. Thompson OBE Interview | Identity & Aesthetic: Five British-Caribbean Composers

The British Music Collection and Sound and Music present Kreutzer Quartet violist and researcher Clifton Harrison curating a series of filmed interviews with five composers who have successfully carved their own path in the British contemporary classical music scene. Listen to their stories and gain a deeper understanding of who they are through their work.

Notes by Clifton Harrison

I met Shirley a few years ago and I have been a fan of her music and her mission ever since. Her chamber works, concerti, symphony, and operatic works all have inspired me as an artist. Each has a particular voice and they all have a strong message. Shirley decided early on that she wanted to make a difference, using her music as the medium. In this film, Shirley talks about where her voice came from and why it is important for that voice and message to be heard. From her earliest works to her latest compositions, Shirley J. Thompson tells her story using her own words and in her own way.

Shirley J. Thompson - British Music Collection profile:
www.britishmusiccollection.org.uk/composer/shirley-j-thompson
www.shirleythompsonmusic.com

Directed and produced by Clifton Harrison
Camera and editor: Clifton Harrison
Sound: Clifton Harrison
Titles and post-production: Clifton Harrison

A full list of photo and video credits can be found at the end of each film.

Thank you to Eleanor Alberga, Hannah Catherine Jones, Hannah Kendall, Dr. Shirley J. Thompson OBE, Errollyn Wallen MBE, Alex Gowan-Webster, Alex Noble, Helen Sanderson, Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, Rambert Dance Company, Southbank Centre, Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield, and many more.

More information at www.cliftonharrison.co