Daphne Oram - Electronic Music Pioneer

To commemorate the centenary of electronic music pioneer Daphne Oram on 31 December 2025, Caro C explores Oram’s lasting influence in a conversation with Sarah Angliss and Ian Stonehouse. The episode continues with Shiva Feshareki and James Bulley discussing their Proms performance of Still Point, Oram’s innovative orchestral work from 1948 that integrated electronic sound and live manipulation.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

Sarah Angliss & Ian Stonehouse

02:15 - Composer, Inventor and the Radiophonic Workshop

06:42 - Inspired by the sound-houses of Francis Bacon

11:34 - Working In Frequency, Not Pitch

13:01 - Tower Folly and the Oramics Machine

16:09 - Working With Post-War Equipment

22:12 - Insights and Inspiration from the Archives

26:56 - Top Musical Selections From the Archive

Shiva Feshareki & James Bulley