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Zapped with a Powerful Charge

Donald Macleod looks at the interest in all things mystical and mythical amongst the disparate composers of the English Pastoral school.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Arnold BAX

    Tintagel - symphonic poem

    Conductor: Adrian BOULT Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra

    • LYRITA.
    • SRCD.-231.
  • Peter Warlock

    The Curlew for tenor, flute, cor anglais & string 4tet

    Performer: Ian PARTRIDGE - Tenor Performer: Music Group Of London

    • EMI CLASSICS.
    • 5 65101-2.
  • John Ireland

    The Forgotten rite - prelude for orchestra

    Conductor: John WILSON Performer: Halle Orchestra

    • HALLE.
    • HLL-7523.
  • Gustav Holst

    Choral hymns from the Rig Veda - group 3 Op.26`3 for female chorus and harp

    Conductor: Hilary Davan WETTON Performer: Thelma OWEN - Harp Performer: Holst Singers

    • HELIOS.
    • CDH-55050.

Broadcast

  • Thu 16 Aug 2012 18:30

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