Sir Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006)
Part Five - Sir Malcolm Arnold
Friday 20 October 2006 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Friday 27 October 2006 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
Donald Macleod investigates the wide range of musical activities in which the hugely prolific Arnold was involved. The composer considered his dotty Grand Grand Overture his best along with the concerto many guitarists consider to be one of the finest in the repertoire, the one he wrote for Julian Bream.
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Padstow Lifeboat
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
RCA 74321883922
CD1 t21
River Kwai March
London Symphony Orchestra
Richard Hickox (conductor)
Chandos Chan 9100
CD1 t5
Suite Bourgeoise
Claire Filhart (flautist)
Sally Baldwin (Oboe)
Claire Dunham (pianist)
MCPS 2006
CD1 t1-5
A Grand, Grand Overture
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Vernon Handley (conductor)
Conifer CDCF240
CD1 t1
Guitar Concerto
Julian Bream (guitar)
Melos Ensemble
Malcolm Arnold (conductor)
RCA 7432 1883922
CD2 t6-8
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