Improvisation, composing, & the aulos with Melinda Maxwell

Oboist Melinda Maxwell talks about her journey with improvisation, the mystery of the aulos, and the process of composing her new piece Janus, with some snippets of improvisation. Although known primarily as an oboist, Melinda Maxwell is also a composer. Melinda’s work explores the space between composing and improvising and incorporates instruments from the ancient world. Hear the world premiere of her new Sound Investment Commission with BCMG, Janus, on Saturday 19 November along with other improvisers. Birmingham Contemporary Music Group: Creating music for everyone and reflecting the beauty and challenges of our world today. Birmingham Contemporary Music Group is a world-renowned new ensemble that has commissioned over 175 pieces of music from the finest composers and emerging talent. They have provided over 400 free music workshops to young people and raised over £325,000 for new music. BCMG believe that music has the po