The English Debussy
Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott as Scott establishes himself as a composer and pianist, including trips to France where he met Debussy and Ravel.
Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott as Scott establishes himself as a composer and pianist, including trips to France where he met Debussy and Ravel. Scott鈥檚 own music at this time had distinct connections with the music of Debussy, and the elder composer hailed Scott as the way to the future.
Three Symphonic Dances, Op 22 (Allegro con brio 鈥� Vivace)
麻豆社 Philharmonic
Martyn Brabbins, conductor
Lotus Land, Op 47 No 1
Leif Ove Andsnes, piano
Aubade, Op 77
麻豆社 Philharmonic
Martyn Brabbins, conductor
Violin Sonata No 1, Op 59 (excerpt)
Clare Howick, violin
Sophia Rahman, piano
Lullaby, Op 57 No 2
Trevor Alexander, baritone
Peter Crockford, piano
Pierrot triste, Op 35 No 1 (Two Pierrot Pieces)
Simon Callaghan, piano
Piano Concerto No 1 (Allegro maestoso)
Howard Shelley, piano
麻豆社 Philharmonic
Martyn Brabbins, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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- Tue 29 Sep 2026 16:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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