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Light Fantastic: Eric Coates

Catherine Bott and John Wilson explore the musical craftsmanship of Eric Coates with the 成人快手 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. They focus on the Three Men Suite.

Catherine Bott and John Wilson explore the supreme musical craftsmanship of Eric Coates with the help of the 成人快手 Scottish Symphony Orchestra focusing on one of his popular marches, and from 1935, The Three Men Suite.

It is characteristic of Light Music that it is direct in its appeal and uncomplex in its make up. In the years between the two World Wars, Eric Coates was the uncrowned king of the genre. Hugely popular and immensely successful, Coates prided himself on never being short of a tune. But as Catherine Bott and conductor John Wilson explain, Coates's musical talents were far in excess of merely having the ability to create a catchy melody.

By exploring Coates's various musical beliefs and influences, and examining his music in detail, they demonstrate a musician with a perceptive and eclectic ear, and a master musical craftsman.

Music featured in the programme includes The Knightsbridge March; The Three Men Suite as well as excerpts from Elgar, German and Delius.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 26 Jun 2011 19:30

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Music Played

  • Eric Coates

    Knightsbridge - march

    Conductor: John WILSON Performer: 成人快手 Scottish S O

  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp and circumstance marches Op.39

    Conductor: John WILSON Performer: 成人快手 Scottish S O

  • Eric Coates

    The Three men - suite

    Conductor: John WILSON Performer: 成人快手 Scottish S O

  • Edward German

    Nell Gwyn - incidental music

    Conductor: John WILSON Performer: 成人快手 Scottish S O

  • Frederick Delius

    Summer night on the river RT.6.19 for small orchestra

    Conductor: John WILSON Performer: 成人快手 Scottish S O

Broadcast

  • Sun 26 Jun 2011 19:30