John Casken
John Casken has firmly established himself as one of the most distinctive British composers of his generation.
After graduating from the University of Birmingham, he spent time in Warsaw studying with Andrzej Dobrowolski, and there formed a close association and friendship with Witold Lutoslawski. He was a Lecturer at the Universities of Birmingham and Durham, and from 1992-2008, Professor of Music at The University of Manchester, where he retains strong links as Emeritus Professor of Music. In 2011 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Birmingham University.
Films
John Casken in conversation with Paul Archbold
John Casken considers his compositions Apollinaire's Bird and Orion over Farne
John Casken discusses Apollinaire's Bird
John Casken discusses Orion over Farne
Filmmakers: Paul Archbold & David Lefeber
Poetry, Music, Drama: the creation of contemporary opera
John Casken considers the writing of his operas Golem and God’s Liar
Composing a libretto
Composing a libretto - Questions
Composing a libretto - Round Table
Contemporary Opera in Performance - Round Table
Filmmakers: Paul Archbold & Colin Still
