For tenor and academic John Potter, the pull of the dark side was strong. Never content to simply record and perform in a conventional way, his collaborations with electronic composer Ambrose Field and saxophonist John Surman have brought new life and depth to the works of John Dowland, Josquin, the Renaissance masters and medieval troubadours. He can also turn a mean Gershwin, and his new book, SONG, takes twelve songs over a thousand years, and opens their secrets for us. Sting (a major fan) calls it ‘timely and ecumenical’ and tonight Ellen chats with John about his work and passion for a good tune.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 21st October, 10pm-1am
