Sarah Francis, the oboist on this recording, is featured as the soloist in the Concerto for oboe and strings No 1 in C.
Composition History
The Oboe Concerto and Symphony in B minor were composed during a period when Rutland Boughton turned his attention to instrumental works after his new festivals failed to take root.
Performer Biography
Vernon Handley conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on this recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on December 21 and 22, 1988, with Tony Faulkner as the Recording Engineer and Martin Compton as the Recording Producer.
Album & Artwork
The front illustration of the album features a photograph of Glastonbury Tor, Gloucestershire, taken by Michael W Mattias.
Composer Biography
Rutland Boughton, the composer, moved to a smallholding called Kilcot in 1927, which remained his home for the rest of his life.
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