(From Birmingham)
The Birmingham Studio Orchestra
Conducted by Frank Cantell
Chatterly Ingram (Contralto)
Edith Penville (Flute)

Apart from its own native music, in which the country is specially rich, Spain has been responsible - though it is a responsibility which the country may: not always be willing to accept - for much so-called Spanish music in which composers of other races have sought to capture its picturesque charm. In Spain they would no doubt tell you that these were somewhat superficial imitations, in the same way in which the Celtic races despise all attempts by the mere Saxon to understand their idiom. But Spanish or no, the result is very often gay and sparkling music with something of the vivacity which one associates with the sunny South.

Moszkowski, brilliant pianist, teacher, composer, and conductor, who is probably best remembered and best loved for his bright and melodious music for piano - forte solo and duet, frequently made use of the vivid Spanish rhythms, and this Suite of Dances is among the most successful pseudo-Spanish music in existence. It is more than a mere imitation of the dance forms; it does, indeed, capture something of the spirit which animates the genuine dances of Spain.