2/5. During the Second World War, Alwyn began composing for documentaries and propaganda films and was soon in demand for feature films. Donald Macleod introduces highlights from some of his best-known soundtracks, a recording of Alwyn conducting his own harp concerto, and a movement from his first symphony.
Punting Scene (Film score: The History of Mr Polly ); Suite: Odd Man Out (excerpts); Finale (Symphony No 1) LSO/Richard Hickox Lyra Angelica
Osian Ellis (harp), London Symphony Orchestra conducted by the composer Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight