(1901-86). A week of programmes to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Edmund Rubbra. Presented by Donald Macleod , in conversation with music writer Robert Layton , who was a pupil of Rubbra. 1: Early Influences
As a youth, Rubbra gave a recital of piano music by Cyril Scott , who later became his first composition teacher. Studies with Hoist and Vaughan Williams also had a great influence on Rubbra's early music. Prelude and Fugue on a tTheme by Cyril Scott The Composer (piano)
Phantasy for two violins and piano, Op 16 Krysia Osostowicz and Catherine Manson (violins), Michael Dussek (piano)
A Tribute to Vaughan Williams on His 70th Birthday BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor Richard Hickox
Symphony No 4 London Symphony
Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley Producers David Stevens and Les Pratt