On The March
Eric Coates (1886-1957): 4/5. On the March: In wartime, Coates's stirring marches came into their own. And he pays musical tribute to the three Elizabeths of English royalty.
Eric Coates (1886-1957)
Donald Macleod salutes a composer with a unique ability to match a national mood with music.
4/5. On the March
As war is declared, Coates's stirring marches came into their own. And he pays musical tribute to the three Elizabeths of English royalty, music that came to be associated with another famous family.
The Enchanted Garden
大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
Calling All Workers
大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)
Over to You
Royal Artillery Band
Maj Geoffrey Kingston (conductor)
London Calling; The Eighth Army
大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
The Three Elizabeths Suite
East of England Orchestra
Malcolm Navarro (conductor).
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- Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
- Thu 27 Dec 2007 20:45大象传媒 Radio 3
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