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Radio Scotland,08 Feb 2026,115 mins

John Wallace tribute and Scottish Opera’s The Great Wave.

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The passing of John Wallace CBE is marked with recordings of his performing and compositions alongside words from fellow Wallace Collection member Bede Williams. A new stage work from Scottish Opera introduces The Great Wave, composed by Dai Fujikura with a libretto by Harry Ross, drawing on Hokusai’s life and the iconic image The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Composer Fujikura shares his thoughts on the piece.

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