Conductor, Sir DAN GODFREY
From THE PAVILION, BOURNEMOUTH
NOT only in his own country, where they look up to him as a national hero, but in other paris of Europe too, there are many who think of Sibelius as the greatest living composer, the one who is adding most to mankind's wealth of music. Until recently we should have had to base any estimate of him on a few pieces of definitely patriotic intention, like En Saga and Finlantlia, but we are steadily being better informed, thanks to the enterprise of such conductors as Sir Henry Wood , Sir Dan Godfrey and Sir Hamilton Harty. This second symphony, and the third when we hear it, will bo recognized as making big steps away from the orthodox tradition by which number one is more or less bound, towards the freedom which Sibelius claims, and of which he makes such strong and self-reliant use.
ESTHER FISHER , CYRIL SCOTT and Orchestra
Concortino for two Pianofortes .... Cyril Scott
Moderato ; Adagio misterioso ; Homophonic Passacaglia (Allegro con brio) '