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The English Debussy

Composer of the Week Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
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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’s 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 – Vivace)
BBC Philharmonic
Martyn Brabbins, conductor

Lotus Land, Op 47 No 1
Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

Aubade, Op 77
BBC 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
BBC Philharmonic
Martyn Brabbins, conductor

Produced by Luke Whitlock

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BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Cyril Scott

    Three Symphonic Dances, Op.22 (No.1)

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • CHANDOS : CHAN-10407.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 7.

  • Cyril Scott

    Lotus Land, Op.47, No.1

    Performer: Leif Ove Andsnes.
    • EMI : EMI 3 41682-2.
    • EMI.
    • 19.

  • Cyril Scott

    Aubade, Op.77

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • CHANDOS : CHAN-10407.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 6.

  • Cyril Scott

    Violin Sonata No.1, Op.59 (2nd & 3rd mvts)

    Performer: Clare Howick. Performer: Sophia Rahman.
    • NAXOS : 8.572290.
    • NAXOS.
    • 2.

  • Cyril Scott

    Lullaby, Op.57, No.2

    Performer: Peter Crockford. Singer: Trevor Alexander.
    • DIVINE ART : DDX-21114.
    • DIVINE ART.
    • 17.

  • Cyril Scott

    Pierrot Triste, Op.35, No.1

    Performer: Simon Callaghan.
    • LYRITA : SRCD-437.
    • LYRITA.
    • 6.

  • Cyril Scott

    Piano Concerto No.1 in C major (1st mvt)

    Performer: Howard Shelley. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • CHANDOS : chan-10376.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Tuesday 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

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