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Composer of the Week: John McCabe

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

The composertalks to Donald Macleod about the symphony he has recently developed from the score to his ballet
Edward //and how it shares thematic links with his Cello Sonata. Today's recordings were made for the programme. Cello Sonata
Alice Neary , Gretel Dowdeswell (piano) Symphony No 5 (Edward II)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor Christopher Austin

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Alice Neary
Piano:
Gretel Dowdeswell
Conductor:
Christopher Austin
Source: Radio Times

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