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Composer of the Week

George Dyson (1883-1964)

Episode 1: Dyson Hears a Hurdy-Gurdy

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod discusses Dyson's early life, including study at the Royal College of Music. Including The Wife of Bath, Primrose Mount, Rhapsody No 1 and The Blacksmiths. Show more

Composer of the Week

George Dyson (1883-1964)

Episode 2: Dyson in the Trenches

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on the work Dyson composed during World War I. Including Epigrams, Reverie in D, Children's Suite after Walter de la Mare and In Honour of the City. Show more

Composer of the Week

George Dyson (1883-1964)

Episode 5: Dyson Retires

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod discusses Dyson's work in retirement, which included administering the Royal College of Organists and the Carnegie UK Trust, and writing various large choral works. Show more