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Musical Exile

Celebrating British Music: Donald Macleod explains how Lloyd turned from composition to mushroom farming when he was ostracised by the musical establishment.

1 hour

Music Played

  • George Lloyd

    Charade (Pop Song)

    Performer: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd

    • ALBANY TROY090.
  • George Lloyd

    Lament, Air and Dance (Dance)

    Performer: Tasmin Little (Violin) Performer: Martin Roscoe (Piano)

    • ALBANY TROY029.
  • George Lloyd

    Piano Concerto No 1 (Scapegoat)

    Performer: Martin Roscoe (Piano) Performer: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd

    • ALBANY TROY037.
  • George Lloyd

    Symphony No 8 (iii: Vivace)

    Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Edward Downes

    • LYRITA SRCD2258.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 26 Jun 2013 12:00
  • Wed 26 Jun 2013 18:30

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