Return to Wales
Williams retreats to her parents' home in Barry but her views on artistic standards in Wales put her in conflict with some key Welsh institutions. Presented by Donald Macleod
Williams retreats to her parents' home in Barry, having seemingly turned her back on composing. She soon feels the urge to write music again but her views on artistic standards in Wales put her in conflict with some key Welsh institutions. Presented by Donald Macleod.
The Dancers (2nd mvt, Tarantella; 4th mvt, Lose the Pain in the Snow)
Richard Hickox Singers
City of London Sinfonia, conducted by Richard Hickox,
Penillion
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Charles Groves
Symphony No 2 (1st & 2nd mvts)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Martyn Brabbins
The Parlour (extract)
Edith Coates, mezzo-soprano (Grandmamma)
Edward Byles, tenor (Papa)
Noreen Berry, mezzo-soprano (Mamma)
Anne Pashley, soprano (Louisa),
Janet Hughes, mezzo-soprano (Augusta)
Jean Allister, contralto (Aunt Genevieve)
David Lennox, tenor (Uncle Steve)
John Gibbs, baritone (Dr Charlton)
Marian Evans (Rosalie)
Welsh National Opera Chorus
City of Birmingham Orchestra, conducted by Bryan Balkwill
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Broadcast
- Thu 10 Jul 2025 16:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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