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Composer of the Week: Bax

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The First World War and the Easter Rising in Ireland had a profound effect on Bax and he admitted that he was on fire creatively. "Nothing could stop me in those days," he said, "and from 1914-181 did some of my best things." Donald Macleod introduces music written by Bax during this period and shortly afterwards. Elegiac Trio
Philippa Davies (flute), RogerChase (viola), Skaila Kanga (harp) Summer Music
Ulster Orchestra, conductor Sachio Fujioka Tintagel
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Rumon Gamba
Mater Ora Filium ; I Sing of a Maiden Finzi Singers, director Paul Spicer

Contributors

Introduces:
Donald MacLeod
Flute:
Philippa Davies
Harp:
Skaila Kanga
Conductor:
Rumon Gamba
Conductor:
Mater Ora Filium
Director:
Paul Spicer
Source: Radio Times

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