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The Music of Alwyn

on BBC Radio 3

Universal thought requires a universal tongue.
Why speak in Esperanto for the chosen few?

William Alwyn is one of the most distinguished composers of his generation, which is that of Rubbra, Walton, Berkeley and Tippett. To mark the composer's 70th birthday, Hugh Ottaway discusses Alwyn's universality and achievement in general.

followed by an interlude

Contributors

Unknown:
William Alwyn
Unknown:
Hugh Ottaway

BBC Radio 3

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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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