Inner Calm, Outer Turmoil
Donald Macleod focuses on a turbulent period in Rubbra's personal life. With Missa a 3, Op 98; Symphony No 7 (2nd mvt); Violin Concerto (1st mvt); Variations on the Shining River.
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 a turbulent period in his personal life.
Missa a 3 Op 98
Voces Sacrae
Judy Martin, Director
Symphony No 7 Op 88 (2nd mvt)
Richard Hickox, Conductor
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Op 103 (1st mvt)
Tasmin Little, Violin
Vernon Handley, Conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Variations on 'The Shining River' Op 101
The Williams Fairey Band
James Gourlay, Director
The Jade Mountain Op 116 (II, IV, V)
Tracey Chadwell, Soprano
Danielle Perrett, Harp.
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Edmund Rubbra
Missa a 3 Op.98
Choir: Voces Sacrae. Conductor: Judy Martin.- ASV: CD DAC 1093.
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Edmund Rubbra
Symphony no. 7 in C major Op.88 - 2nd movement; Vivace e leggiero
Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- CHANDOS : CHAN-9634.
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Edmund Rubbra
Violin Concerto Op.103 - 1st movement; Allegro
Performer: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Tasmin Little. Conductor: Vernon Handley.- CONIFER : CDCF-225.
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Edmund Rubbra
Variations on 'The shining river' Op.101
Ensemble: The Fairey Band. Conductor: James Gourlay.- CHANDOS : CHAN-4547.
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Edmund Rubbra
The Jade mountain Op.116 extracts
Performer: Danielle Perrett. Singer: Tracey Chadwell.- ASV : CD DCA-1036.
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- Thu 22 Sep 201612:00BBC Radio 3
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