The London interview

Title

The London interview

Genre

Interview

TX Date

12 Apr 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:46:07

Description

The London Interview. Hilary Macnamara and Howard Shelley, married concert pianists who play duet concerts, describe how they needed to have their attic room reinforced and special windows put in to allow their pianos to be lifted into the house by crane. The couple discuss relations with their neighbours, how Hilary has given up part of her career to raise a family, and how touring is incredibly hard work. They say they have played some terrible pianos, including one where the pedals fell off during a performance. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Hilary Macnamara; Howard Shelley

Keywords

Musicians; Music; Marriage; Concert tours; Pianists; Concert performances; Piano duets; Hilary Macnamara; Howard Shelley; Jacques Loussier

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