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Composer of the Week: Stanford

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Donald Macleod is joined by Stanford's biographer Dr Jeremy Dibble to explore the politics, temperament and regrets of Stanford's life and career.
Irish Skies Stephen Varcoe (baritone), Clifford Benson (piano)
Irish Rhapsody No 4 in A minor, Op 141
(The Fisherman of Lough Neagh and What He Saw) Ulster Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley
For Lo, I Raise Up, Op 145 Winchester Cathedral Choir, conductor David Hill Tears (Two Songs of Faith)
Christopher Maltman (baritone), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Martyn Brabbins
Prelude to the Travelling Companion (1916) BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Barry Wordsworth
The Blue Bird Cambridge Singers, conductor John Rutter

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Dr Jeremy Dibble
Baritone:
Stephen Varcoe
Piano:
Clifford Benson
Unknown:
Lough Neagh
Conductor:
Vernon Handley
Conductor:
David Hill
Baritone:
Christopher Maltman
Conductor:
Martyn Brabbins
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Conductor:
John Rutter
Source: Radio Times

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