Malcolm Williamson

Four early works by Malcolm Williamson show him bursting with talent in the 1950s. He himself plays the surprisingly austere Piano Sonata No. 2 but it’s the exaltation of the Elevamini Symphony that continues to impress. Calum MacDonald

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Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:21 pm

COMPOSERS: Malcolm Williamson
LABELS: Lyrita
WORKS: Symphony No. 1 (Elevamini); Sinfonia Concertante; Piano Sonata No. 2 etc
PERFORMER: Malcolm Williamson, Martin Jones (piano); Royal Liverpool PO/Groves
CATALOGUE NO: SRCD 281

Four early works by Malcolm Williamson show him bursting with talent in the 1950s. He himself plays the surprisingly austere Piano Sonata No. 2 but it’s the exaltation of the Elevamini Symphony that continues to impress. Calum MacDonald

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