The Basil Lam Sonata Ensemble
Trio in C minor, for flute, violin, and continuo (Das musikalische Opfer)
Trio in C, for two violins and continuo
A topical programme on the arts, literature, and entertainment
Three speakers comment on whatever seems of most immediate interest in the world of the various arts. It is hoped to include a contribution on the new Cello Concerto by Sir William Walton.
An opera in three acts with words and music by Michael Tippett
From the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
The action takes place on Midsummer Day
Stephen Williams writes on page 6
Remembered by his daughter.
Maitland, the great legal historian, died in 1906, when his daughter was a girl. She describes her recollections as a child's-eye view.
(BBC recording)
A short story by Heinrich Boll
Translated from the German by Richard Graves
Read by Gilbert Harding
From the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Seven illustrated talks by Deben Bhattacharya
In 1955 the speaker travelled from London to Calcutta recording folk and traditional music as he went.
by Paul Claudel
Translated from "Cinq Grandes Odes" and introduced by Geoffrey Brereton
Readers: Valentine Dyall, Margot van der Burgh, Joan Hart
Maxwell Ward (viola pomposa) Michael Mitchell (quinton) Desmond Dupre (tenor viol) Dennis Nesbitt (viola da gamba) Francisco Gabarro (cello) Francis Baines (violone)
In Nomine A 4 Taverner In Nomine a 5 (Crye) Tye In Nomine a 5 Byrd In Nomine a 5 Gibbons In Nomine & 6 Weelkea In Nomine a 3 Tomkins In Nomine a 6 Purcell
