Erik Chisholm (1904-1965)

Composer of the Week Podcast vor 6 Monaten

Kate Molleson explores Scottish composer Erik Chisholm with Dr John Purser.

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This week, Kate Molleson, joined by Dr John Purser, explores the
life and music of Erik Chisholm – one of Scotland’s most original
and adventurous composers. From his early fascination with folk
melody and the piano in Glasgow, through his championing of new
music and his wide‑ranging artistic friendships, to his bold
ventures in opera, ballet and international musical life,
Chisholm’s story is one of restless curiosity and invention. We
follow his journey from Scotland to India, Singapore and South
Africa, tracing the ideas, collaborations and passions that
shaped his distinctive voice.

Music featured includes: Airs from the Patrick MacDonald
Collection: Nos. 18, 23–26 Piano Sonatina No. 1 Straloch Suite:
Nos. 1–2 Piano Concerto No. 1 “Piobaireachd”: I & IV Violin
Concerto: II. Allegro scherzando The Three Worthies; Dirge for
Summer; Snail, Snail, Shoot Out Your Horn Dance Suite for
Orchestra: III. March; IV. Reel Piobaireachd: Nos. 1–4 Piano
Concerto No. 2 “Hindustani”: III. Rondo burlesca Pictures from
Dante (After Doré): I. Inferno; II. Paradisio Poems of Love
Symphony No. 2 “Ossian”: Prelude; Allegro animado; Epilogue Piano
Sonata in A major “a Rhiobain Dearg”: IV. Allegro moderato Tango
Scottish Airs for Children: Nos. 6–12 From the True Edge of the
Great World: Preludes 1, 8, 9 Ceol Mòr Dances: Nos. 1–2 Night
Song of the Bards: Bard 3; Bard 4 Simoon: excerpts Dance Suite
for Orchestra and Piano: I. Allegro energico; II. Piobaireachd

Presented by Kate Molleson.

Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West.

For full track listings, including artist and recording details,
and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after
broadcast) head to the series page for Erik Chisholm (1904-1965)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002qh44.

And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve
featured on Composer of the Week here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z.