Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Liquid Architecture
Wednesday 13 February 2008 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Wednesday 13 February 2008 20:45-21:45 (Radio 3)
Buildings, and their acoustic possibilities, were a constant source of inspiration for Howells. Donald Macleod explores how the composer became a hot property for choral institutions wanting a made-to-measure commission.
Playlist
Credo (Office for Holy Communion 'Collegium Regale' )
Choir of St John's College Cambridge, Iain Farrington (organ), Christopher Robinson (conductor)
NAXOS 8554659
T13
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano no.2: 2nd movement "
Robert Plane (clarinet), Sophia Rahman (piano)
NAXOS 8.557188
T3
Magnificat ('Dallas' Service)
Choir of Norwich Cathedral, Katherine Dienes (organ), David Dunnett (director)
PRIORY PRCD 631
t1
Creep Afore ye Gang
The Shadows
BBC Singers, Paul Brough (conductor)
BBC recording
Merry Eye
New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)
LYRITA SRCS69
Rhapsody for Organ no.3
Stephen Cleobury (organ of King's College, Cambridge)
ARGO 430 205-2
t17
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