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Third International
Doors to the Light Congress
The Escuelas de Misterios in Barcelona hosted a two day congress (Nov 19 & 20th 2011) on the life, music and writings of Cyril Scott to celebrate the Spanish publishing of 'The Initiate in the Dark Cycle' and 'Music Its Secret Influence throughout the Ages'.
The congress was held at the prestigious World Trade Centre in Barcelona
Desmond Scott and Corinne Langston discussed different aspects of Scott's music and writings;
Amanta Scott performed some of her grandfather's piano compositions.
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Robbert Muuse baritone & Micha van Weers, piano, have released a new CD on Challenge Records entitled: Songs of Quest and Inspiration,
featuring works by Cyril Scott and Ralph Vaughan Williams
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Cyril Scott HARPSICHORD CONCERTO
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under its principal conductor and soloist, Michael Laus recorded the HARPSICHORD CONCERTO on March 22.
This work, written by a master of the keyboard, brings the instrument brilliantly into the world of today and uses the harpsichord in ways Bach or Vivaldi would never have dreamed of!
"Performing it", Laus says, 'was a beautiful experience for all of us. Many of the orchestra members asked me to play it in a concert in the future, and I think I will.'
Release of the CD is expected on May 23rd, 2011 from Cameo Classics. Order now.
NOTE: Copies of this CD are available ONLY from Cameo-Classics website - www.cameo-classics.com
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PERCY GRAINGER CELEBRATIONS
Listen to Desmond Scott speaking of two composers, Percy Grainger and Cyril Scott.
Totally different in temperament, what was it that united these two men in an extraordinary friendship that lasted for over sixty years?
The talk was part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Grainger’s death that included three days of concerts and the launching of THE NEW PERCY GRAINGER COMPANION, edited by Penelope Thwaites.
Further details on the Grainger website: http://www.percygrainger.org
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The Scotch Pastoral, originally published by W. Hansen in 1914 and unavailable for years can now be obtained on special order from Novello Music Publishers.
Contact Meg Monteith at: meg.monteith@musicsales.co.uk |
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| On Saturday, Feb 12 between 12.15 and 1 p.m. on BBC Radio 3's Music Matters programme, Desmond Scott discussed the remarkable friendship between Cyril Scott and Percy Grainger.
Desmond also spoke about them on February 20 at the British Library in London as part of the finale to the three days of concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of Grainger's death and the launching of the New Percy Grainger Companion edited by Penelope Thwaites, in which Desmond has contributed a short article on the two men.
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Read the fascnating article by Desmond Scott on the extraordinary and long-lasting friendship between Percy Grainger and Cyril Scott in the New Percy Grainger Companion, edited by Penelope Thwaites and just published by Boydell and Brewer.
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The New Percy Grainger Companion
Edited by Penelope Thwaites
PENELOPE THWAITES, pianist, composer and broadcaster, has performed and researched Grainger's music for more than three decades and her recordings include an extensive Grainger discography.
Contributors: BRIAN ALLISON, TERESA BALOUGH, ROGER COVELL, KAY DREYFUS, LEWIS FOREMAN, PAUL JACKSON, JAMES JUDD, JAMES KOEHNE, ASTRID BRITT KRAUTSCHNEIDER, BARRY PETER OULD, STEWART MANVILLE, MURRAY MCLACHLAN, TIMOTHY REYNISH, BRUCE CLUNIES ROSS, DESMOND SCOTT, PETER SCULTHORPE, GEOFFREY SIMON, RONALD STEVENSON, STEPHEN VARCOE, DAVID WALKER
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