Robert Simpson (1921 - 1997)
Part One
Monday 25 July 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Monday 1 August 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
One of the most charismatic British composers of recent years was Robert Simpson, a man of staunch principles, both musical and personal, whose work flew in the face of contemporary trends.
In conversation with the writer and broadcaster (and close personal friend of Simpson) Stephen Johnson, Donald Macleod discusses Simpson's character, and the rich body of work he bequeathed us.
Playlist
String Trio (Prelude: Presto)
Delmé String Quartet
Hyperion CDA 66376 tr 3
Second Symphony (1955/6)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Vernon Handley (conductor)
Hyperion CDA 66505 tr 1-3
String Quartet no 7 (1977)
Delmé String Quartet
Galina Solodchin and Jeremy Williams, violins;
John Underwood, viola; Stephen Orton, cello
Hyperion CDA 66376 tr 1 - 3
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