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From the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, director Iona Brown

Mozart Symphony No 25 in G minor
Schoenberg Verklarte Nacht

8.25 The Englishness of English Music
Sir Thomas Armstrong, former Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, died six weeks ago. Born in 1898, he was taught by Holst and Vaughan Williams and retained into old age affectionate memories of Arnold Bax, Rachmaninov, Lord Berners and the young Malcolm Sargent. Shortly before his death, Sir Thomas shared his reminiscences with Daniel Snowman.

8.45 Tippett Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli
Beethoven Symphony No 1 in C

Contributors

Musicians:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Musical Director:
Iona Brown
Interviewer:
Daniel Snowman
Interviewee:
Sir Thomas Armstrong
Source: Radio Times

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