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Marking the centenary of the death of Hubert Parry, Donald Macleod tells the story of Parry’s time at the Royal College of Music.

Marking the centenary of the death of Hubert Parry, Donald Macleod tells the story of Parry’s time at the Royal College of Music. It would be a central institution in his life, and in time, Parry would become Director of the College and an inspiration to the next generation of composers.

Who Can Dwell in Greatness
The King's Singers

The Birds of Aristophanes
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor, Neeme Järvi

Crabbed Age and Youth
Ailish Tynan (soprano)
Iain Burnside (piano)

From Death to Life
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor, Matthias Bamert

Symphony No.4
i. Con fuoco
The London Philharmonic
Conductor, Matthias Bamert

59 minutes

Music Played

  • Hubert Parry

    Who Can Dwell in Greatness

    Ensemble: The King’s Singers.
    • SIGNUM : SIGCD-307.
    • SIGNUM.
    • 15.
  • Hubert Parry

    The Birds of Aristophanes

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Neeme Järvi.
    • CHANDOS CHAN 10740.
    • Chandos.
    • 7.
  • Hubert Parry

    Crabbed Age and Youth

    Performer: Iain Burnside. Singer: Ailish Tynan.
    • DELPHIAN : DCD-34117.
    • DELPHIAN.
    • 13.
  • Hubert Parry

    Symphonic Poem 'From Death To Life'

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Matthias Bamert.
    • CHANDOS : CHAN-6610.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 3.
  • Hubert Parry

    Symphony No. 4 In E Minor - mvmt 1 Con fuoco

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Matthias Bamert.
    • CHANDOS : CHAN-8896.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Thu 11 Oct 2018 12:00

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