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Douglas Whittaker

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

A programme in memory of the distinguished Australian flautist who died on 9 January 1974 and who was a principal in the BBC Symphony Orchestra from 1952 to 1970.
The oboist Janet Craxton remembers him, and introduces recordings made in 1970 in which they both took part as members of the London Concertante, together with HUGH MAGUIRE (violin)
BRUNO SCHRECKER (cello)
ALAN HARVERSON (harpsichord)
Loeillet Trio-Sonata in F, for flute, oboe and continuo
Alan Richardson Three Pieces for flute and oboe
Thea Musgrave Impromptu for flute and oboe
J. C. Bach Quintet in D major, for flute, oboe, violin, cello and harpsichord

Contributors

Unknown:
Janet Craxton
Violin:
Hugh Maguire
Harpsichord:
Alan Harverson
Harpsichord:
Loeillet Trio-Sonata
Unknown:
Alan Richardson
Oboe:
Thea Musgrave Impromptu
Source: Radio Times

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