Musical Exile
Celebrating British Music: Donald Macleod explains how Lloyd turned from composition to mushroom farming when he was ostracised by the musical establishment.
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George Lloyd
Charade (Pop Song)
Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd
- ALBANY TROY090.
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George Lloyd
Lament, Air and Dance (Dance)
Performer: Tasmin Little (Violin) Performer: Martin Roscoe (Piano)
- ALBANY TROY029.
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George Lloyd
Piano Concerto No 1 (Scapegoat)
Performer: Martin Roscoe (Piano) Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Lloyd
- ALBANY TROY037.
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George Lloyd
Symphony No 8 (iii: Vivace)
Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Edward Downes
- LYRITA SRCD2258.
Broadcasts
- Wed 26 Jun 201312:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 26 Jun 201318:30BBC Radio 3
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