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Arnold BAX
Tintagel - symphonic poem
Conductor: Adrian BOULT Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra
- LYRITA.
- SRCD.-231.
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Peter Warlock
The Curlew for tenor, flute, cor anglais & string 4tet
Performer: Ian PARTRIDGE - Tenor Performer: Music Group Of London
- EMI CLASSICS.
- 5 65101-2.
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John Ireland
The Forgotten rite - prelude for orchestra
Conductor: John WILSON Performer: Halle Orchestra
- HALLE.
- HLL-7523.
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Gustav Holst
Choral hymns from the Rig Veda - group 3 Op.26`3 for female chorus and harp
Conductor: Hilary Davan WETTON Performer: Thelma OWEN - Harp Performer: Holst Singers
- HELIOS.
- CDH-55050.
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- Thu 16 Aug 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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