Music in the Blood
In London, Grace Williams discovers a cohort of fellow young women composers determined to support and champion each other’s music. Presented by Donald Macleod
Grace Williams's musical ambitions took her to London, where she discovered a cohort of fellow young women composers determined to support and champion each other’s music. But was interwar Britain ready for what Grace and her friends had to offer? Presented by Donald Macleod.
Suite for 9 Instruments (1st mvt, Allegro moderato)
London Chamber Ensemble
Hen Walia
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Jac van Steen
Sextet (2nd, Allegro scherzando; 3rd mvt, Andante. Tranquillo e semplice)
London Chamber Ensemble
Elegy for Strings
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft
Suite for 9 Instrument (2nd mvt, Andantino; 3rd mvt, Allegro con brio)
London Chamber Ensemble
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Grace Williams
Suite for 9 instruments (1st mvt)
Ensemble: London Chamber Ensemble.- NAXOS : 8.571380.
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Grace Williams
Hen Walia
Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins. -
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Grace Williams
Sextet for Oboe, Trumpet & Piano Quartet (2nd & 3rd mvt)
Ensemble: London Chamber Ensemble.- NAXOS : 8.571380.
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Grace Williams
Elegy for Strings
Conductor: Ryan Bancroft. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. -
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Grace Williams
Suite for 9 instruments (2nd & 3rd mvts)
Ensemble: London Chamber Ensemble.- NAXOS : 8.571380.
- NAXOS.
- 9.
Broadcast
- Tue 8 Jul 2025 16:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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