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Composer of the Week: Malcolm Arnold

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Malcolm Arnold described all his 20-or-so concertos as portraits of the soloists to whom they were dedicated.
Donald Macleod and Piers Burton-Page discuss the relationships behind some of the composer's most popular music. Clarinet Concerto No 2, Op 115
Michael Collins (clarinet), London Musici, conductor Mark Stephenson
Harmonica Concerto Tommy Reilly , Basel Radio Symphony Orchestra. conductor Cedric Dumont
Guitar Concerto Julian Bream (guitar).
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conductor Simon Rattle

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Arnold
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Piers Burton-Page
Clarinet:
Michael Collins
Conductor:
Mark Stephenson
Unknown:
Tommy Reilly
Conductor:
Cedric Dumont
Conductor:
Simon Rattle
Source: Radio Times

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