Andrew Penny, the conductor, is recording a cycle of symphonies by Malcolm Arnold in Dublin, with his recordings receiving considerable critical acclaim.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Donald Mitchell compared Malcolm Arnold to Charles Dickens, noting that both were great entertainers who were also deeply aware of the human predicament, as revealed in Arnold's symphonies.
Composer Biography
Malcolm Arnold, the composer, was educated privately at home and developed an interest in trumpet and jazz after hearing Louis Armstrong at age twelve.
Composer Biography
Malcolm Arnold began his career as an orchestral player, joining the London Philharmonic Orchestra as second trumpet, which allowed him to explore the wider orchestral repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Malcolm Arnold's musical style is characterized by a command of popular idiom, technical assurance, fluency, and prolific output, often containing both pleasurable and sombre, even astringent, elements.
Composer Biography
During World War II, Malcolm Arnold was a conscientious objector, but later volunteered for military service and was discharged after shooting himself in the foot.
Performer Biography
The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, originally the Radio Telefis Éireann Symphony Orchestra, was augmented and renamed in 1990, establishing itself as one of Europe's most adventurous orchestras.
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