Sir Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006)
Part Two
Sir Malcolm, known for his love of practical jokes and his ebullient, gregarious personality, suffered for most of his life from some sort of depressive illness, making life very difficult for those closest to him. Donald Macleod discusses the two sides of Arnold's nature.
Playlist
Homage to the Queen Ballet Suite, Op 42a
Royal Aarhus Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra
Douglas Bostock (conductor)
Classico CD424
CD1 t13-18
Clarinet Sonatina, Op 29
Michael Collins (clarinet)
Ian Brown (piano)
Hyperion CDA66172
CD1 t4-6
Fantasy on a theme of John Field
John Lill Pianist
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Vernon Handley (conductor)
Conifer CDCF224
CD1 t4