The BBC rejected Malcolm Arnold's opera, The Dancing Master, because it was deemed "Too bawdy for family audiences."
Composer Biography
In 1948, Malcolm Arnold left his position as a trumpeter in the London Philharmonic Orchestra to pursue composition full-time.
Compositional Technique
The Dancing Master is a riotously colourful work with brilliant orchestral writing, featuring typical Restoration archetypes and ample opportunity for satire.
Performer Biography
John Andrews, the conductor, has a special affinity for Italian bel canto and English baroque music, and has conducted over forty operas.
Composition History
Malcolm Arnold's opera, The Dancing Master, was written in 1952 but did not receive a single staged performance during his lifetime.
Recording & Production
This album is the world premiere recording of Malcolm Arnold's opera, The Dancing Master.
