War and its Aftermath
Celebrating British Music: Donald Macleod looks at the effect of Lloyd's traumatic wartime experience, including an incident where his ship torpedoed itself in freezing Arctic waters.
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George Lloyd
John Socman (Overture)
Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd
- ALBANY TROY015.
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George Lloyd
Symphony No 5 (iv: Lamento)
Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd
- ALBANY TROY022.
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George Lloyd
John Socman, Act II Scene I (Duet)
Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Performer: David Wilson-Johnson (Baritone: Socman) Performer: Janice Watson (Soprano: Sybil) Conductor: George Lloyd
- ALBANY TROY131.
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George Lloyd
Symphony No 4 (i: Allegro Moderato)
Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Edward Downes
- LYRITA 2258.
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