From The Red House

Talking about Composing for Children

Episode Summary

For this week’s podcast, Lucy Walker is joined by composer Russell Hepplewhite, who has been commissioned to write the new series of Friday Afternoons songs.

Episode Notes

Tune in to hear about the origins of the Friday Afternoons project, its remarkable legacy, setting words to music (in this case, the brilliant poetry of Michael Rosen), how to write for childrens’ voices, and the joys and challenges of unusual commissions! Plus, find out what our podcasters have been listening to this week.