Roxanna Panufnik

This week on Moveable Do, Steve welcomes internationally acclaimed composer Roxanna Panufnik. From royal commissions to global peace-building through music, Roxanna’s career spans opera, orchestral works, choral compositions, and cross-cultural collaborations. With her signature blend of emotional depth and musical diplomacy, she has become one of Britain’s most beloved and forward-thinking composers. In this episode, Roxanna shares stories of her musical upbringing as the daughter of composer Andrzej Panufnik, the inspirations behind some of her most meaningful works, and the path that led her to writing for King Charles III’s coronation. We explore her commitment to interfaith harmony, her use of unconventional instrumentation, and her multimedia approach to storytelling. Plus—hear what kind of amusement park ride one of her compositions might become! Pieces featured on this episode: Lament for a Bulgarian Dancing Bear My Man (from Faithful Journey – A Mass for Poland) Sleep, Jesus Sleep Zen Love Song (from Love Abide) For more about Roxanna Panufnik and her music, visit roxannapanufnik.com. For the full archive of Moveable Do episodes, head to MoveableDo.com. Connect With Us! Email: [email protected] Website (New!): MoveableDo.com Support: Patreon Facebook: Page, Listener's Group Instagram: @moveable_do_podcast Affiliates: Steve and Moveable Do profit from purchases you make through these links. Simply Piano: https://simplypiano.sjv.io/eKoX5z Simply Guitar: https://hellosimply.pxf.io/LXvkk0 Amazon Music Unlimited: https://www.tryamazonmusic.com/moveabledo Dad Jokes Merch: https://dadjokesmerch.weebly.com Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn money on eligible purchases.