Berners the Versatile Poet
Donald Macleod explores Berners's literary endeavours and introduces music from the wartime years, including a ballet based on the legend of Cupid and Psyche and his film music.
Lord Berners wasn't just a skilful composer; he also had great success as both painter and writer. He produced two short stories, two volumes of memoirs, a play and seven novels in which Berners himself and many of his friends are portrayed, not always in the most flattering light.
Donald Macleod explores Berners' literary endeavours and introduces music from the war-time years, including a ballet based on the legend of Cupid and Psyche and his first venture into film music.
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Lord Berners
Cupid and Psyche - suite from the ballet, ed. Gavin Bryars
Orchestra: Danish National Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: David Lloyd‐Jones.- MARCO POLO : 8.223780-.
- MARCO POLO.
- 12.
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Lord Berners
Red roses and red noses for voice and piano
Singer: Felicity Lott. Performer: Peter Lawson.- ALBANY TROY : TROY-290.
- ALBANY TROY.
- 26.
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Lord Berners
Halfway House suite from film
Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- Berners (orch. Lane): Polka from "Champagne Charlie".
- CHANDOS.
- 19.
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Lord Berners
3 Songs [1920] - Lullaby (Golden slumber kisses your eyes)
Singer: Felicity Lott. Performer: Peter Lawson.- ALBANY TROY : TROY-290.
- ALBANY TROY.
- 13.
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Lord Berners
3 Songs [1920] - The Green-eyed monster
Singer: Felicity Lott. Performer: Peter Lawson.- ALBANY TROY : TROY-290.
- ALBANY TROY.
- 13.
Broadcasts
- Thu 18 Sep 200812:00BBC Radio 3
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