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Donald Macleod is joined by Rubbra's sons Benedict and Adrian to discuss the composer's public successes in the 1950s. With Piano Trio in One Movement; Viola Concerto (1st mvt).
Donald Macleod is joined by Rubbra's sons Benedict and Adrian, who discuss their father and his music. A modest man with a complex personal life and deeply held faith, today they look at his public successes of the 1950s.
Piano Trio in One Movement Op 68
Edmund Rubbra, Piano
Erich Gruenberg, Violin
William Pleeth, Cello
Viola Concerto in A Major Op 75 (1st mvt)
Lawrence Power, Viola
Ilan Volkov, Conductor
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ode to the Queen Op 83
Susan Bickley, Mezzo-soprano
Richard Hickox, Conductor
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Tenebrae Motets Op 72, First Nocturn (III. Ecce vidimus eum)
Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Christopher Robinson, Director.
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Edmund Rubbra
Piano Trio No. 1 Op.68
Performer: Edmund Rubbra. Performer: William Pleeth. Performer: Erich Gruenberg.- ARGO : RG-5.
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Edmund Rubbra
Concerto in A major Op.75 -1st movement; Introduzione quasi una fantasia - moderato
Performer: Lawrence Power. Orchestra: BBC Scottish S O. Conductor: Ilan Volkov.- HYPERION : CDA-67587.
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Edmund Rubbra
Ode To The Queen Op.83
Singer: Susan Bickley. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- CHANDOS : CHAN-9714.
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Edmund Rubbra
9 Tenebrae Motets Op.72 - no.3 Ecce vidimus eum
Performer: Christopher Robinson. Choir: St John's College Cambridge Choir. Conductor: Christopher Robinson.- NAXOS : 8.555255-.
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