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Celebrating British Music: Donald Macleod charts Lloyd's return to full-time composition after decades farming carnations and mushrooms in Dorset.

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Last on

Thu 27 Jun 2013 18:30

Music Played

  • George Lloyd

    The Vigil of Venus (Pervigilium Veneris): VI and VII

    Performer: Carolyn James (Soprano) Performer: Thomas Booth (Tenor) Performer: Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Conductor: George Lloyd

    • ARGO 430329.
  • George Lloyd

    Holidays (from: Royal Parks)

    Performer: Black Dyke Mills Band Conductor: Peter Parkes

    • CHANDOS CHAN4509.
  • George Lloyd

    Symphony No 11 (v: Finale ? con esultazione)

    Performer: Albany Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd

    • CONIFER CDCF144.
  • George Lloyd

    Eventide

    Performer: Anthony Goldstone (Piano) Performer: Caroline Clemmow (Piano)

    • ALBANY TROY248.

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