Gareth Morris (flute) Leonard Brain (oboe)
Stephen Waters (clarinet) Dennis Brain (horn)
Cecil James (bassoon) Wiifrid Parry (piano)
An illustrated talk by Benjamin Frankel
During the last few years Sibelius's stature has been questioned by many critics Benjamin Frankel , who holds the view that Sibelius is the true post-Beethoven symphonist, challenges this critical reaction His illustrations include records made by the Finnish conductor, Robert Kaianus , a life-long friend of the composer and perhaps the most authoritative
' interpreter of his music.
See Monday at 10.30 followed by an interlude at 6.56
See panel. Act 1
by Ian Grimble
Mr. Grimble discusses the writings and attitudes of the sixteenth-century poet SIR JOHN HARINGTON (born 1561).
: second broadcast
Act 2
by Isaac Babel
Read by Peter Woodthorpe
The story of Babel's attempt to ingratiate himself, a Jew, with his comrades in the Red Cavalry. First he must learn to ride a Cossack horse.
Act 3