Alan Rawsthorne (1905-1971) is one of those British composers whose work is shamefully neglected in the concert hall and only marginally less so on record.
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| Alan Rawsthorne |
After abortive degree courses in dentistry and architecture, Rawsthorne was able to enrol at the Royal Manchester College of Music before continuing with piano studies in Poland and Germany. Following a teaching post at Dartington Hall he became a freelance composer - with success from orchestral and concerto works as well as film scores. His 2nd Piano Concerto dates from 1951, and is performed here in a 1966 recording with Denis Matthews as the soloist under Sir Malcolm Sargent and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Cartridge: Sumiko Starling MC
Phono amp: Graham Slee Accession MC
Turntable: CTC Classic 301 with SME M2-12R
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