Episode 3
John Ireland (1879-1962): 3/5. Donald Macleod explores Ireland's relationships with the women in his life. Including his Piano Concerto, dedicated to the pianist Helen Perkin.
John Ireland (1879-1962)
3/5. Ireland and the Ladies
There was a brief interlude in Ireland's lifelong bachelordom, as in quick succession he married, separated, then sought an annulment.
Ireland's song-cycle, Five Poems by Thomas Hardy, reflects a rather more idealised view of love, while his Piano Concerto was dedicated to the other woman in his life at this time, the pianist Helen Perkin. Ireland later withdrew the dedication in a fit of pique after she married another man.
When I am Dead My Dearest (Rossetti)
Roderick Williams (baritone)
BBC Concert Orchestra
Martin Yates (conductor)
Five Poems by Thomas Hardy
Benjamin Luxon (baritone)
Alan Rowlands (piano)
Sonatina
John Lenehan (piano)
Piano Concerto in E flat
Eric Parkin (piano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor).
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- Wed 14 Nov 200712:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 14 Nov 200720:45BBC Radio 3
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