Dyson’s music is akin to Parry’s in vocal colour and texture with exciting, sonorous climaxes and a rich orchestral harmony indebted as much to Richard Strauss (Dyson’s idol), as to Delius. Dyson brings his choral work to life in music of rare charm and freshness.
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC CHAMBER CHOIR
Osian Ellis – Harp
Stephen Roberts – Baritone
David Nettle & Richard Markham – Pianos
Conducted by SIR DAVID WILLCOCKS
On This Recording
- In Honour of the City
- Sweet Thames Run Softly
- A Spring Garland
- The Blacksmiths
- To Music
