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FAIREST ISLE Carnegie Publication Scheme

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

In the twenties philanthropist Andrew Carnegie ventured into music publishing.
Annual competitions were run to decide which new pieces were to be published, and the resulting, beautifully printed scores were distributed to libraries.
Some of these pieces are now well known. Others have fallen into oblivion and have been specially recorded for Radio 3.
In the first of three programmes, Lewis Foreman presents a selection including excerpts from Howells Piano Quartet in A minor
Bridge The Sea
Bainton Before Sunrise
Boughton The Immortal Hour
Hoist Hymn of Jesus Producer Tony Sellors

Contributors

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Andrew Carnegie
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Lewis Foreman
Producer:
Tony Sellors
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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