Hoddinott, Alun > National Youth Orchestra of Wales

Welsh Dances / Groves, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, et al

1 CD / Lyrita / 2009-10-13

Works: Alun Hoddinott: Welsh Dances (4), Op. 15; Jack Straw Overture, Op. 35; Concerto Grosso no 2, Op. 46; Investiture Dances, for orchestra, Op. 66; Welsh Dances, Set 2, Op. 64; William Mathias: Celtic Da...
Conductors: Groves, Charles, Sir; Davison, Arthur; Thompson, Bryden
Ensemble: BBC Welsh Symphony; National Youth Orchestra of Wales; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"This is not Hoddinott the dour and dissonant; this is Hoddinott the dance celebrant, whether in virile Chaucerian exuberance or in liquid poetry... Mathias was...continue...

Elgar; Hoddinott / Hughes, Wales National Youth Orchestra

1 CD / Divine Art / 2006-11-21

Works: Edward Elgar: Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 63; Alun Hoddinott: Investiture Dances, for orchestra, Op. 66
Conductors: Hughes, Owain Arwel
Ensemble: National Youth Orchestra of Wales

How gratifying is it that when there are cutbacks in funding for the arts and seemingly little interest in "serious" music among young people, we...continue...