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The Growing Scotsman

Composer of the Week Erik Chisholm (1904-1965)
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Kate Molleson, with Dr John Purser, traces Chisholm鈥檚 early life, folk inspirations and first steps in music.

Kate Molleson, joined by Dr John Purser, begins Erik Chisholm鈥檚 story in Glasgow, where a boy with Highland pride discovered the piano and the lure of folk melody. From classroom mishaps to teenage fugues and summers with Leff Pouishnoff, we follow the restless energy that shaped one of Scotland鈥檚 most original musical voices.

Airs from the Patrick MacDonald Collection: No. 18, Air
Murray Mclachlan, piano

Airs from the Patrick MacDonald Collection: No. 23-26
Murray Mclachlan, piano

Piano Sonatina No. 1
Murray Mclachlan, piano

Straloch Suite: No. 1 and 2
Murray Mclachlan, piano

Erik Chisholm
Piano Concerto No. 1 鈥淧iobaireachd鈥�: I. Molto moderato
Danny Driver, piano
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Rory Macdonald, conductor

Produced by Ellie Ajao for 麻豆社 Audio Wales and West

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    Air No 18 from The Patrick MacDonald Collection

    Performer: Murray McLachlan.
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  • Erik Chisholm

    Airs from The Patrick MacDonald Collection

    Performer: Murray McLachlan.
    • DIVINE ART : DDV 24132.
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    • 30.

  • Erik Chisholm

    Piano Sonatina No 1

    Performer: Murray McLachlan.
    • DIVINE ART : DDV 24133.
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    • 5.

  • Erik Chisholm

    Straloch Suite (No's 1 & 2)

    Performer: Murray McLachlan.
    • DIVINE ART : DDV 24131.
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    • 1.

  • Erik Chisholm

    Piano Concerto No 1 "Piobaireachd" (1st mvt)

    Performer: Danny Driver. Performer: Rory MacDonald. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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    • 1.

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  • Monday 16:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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