1.20 Celtic Dances, for Orchestra, Op. 60: 2. Allegro Leggiero
1.21 Celtic Dances, for Orchestra, Op. 60: 3. Andante Con Brio
1.22 Celtic Dances, for Orchestra, Op. 60: 4. Allegro Con Slancio
1.23 Dance Fantasy for Orchestra
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
Rpo/ Po/ Bbc Welsh Symphony/ Groves/ Davison/ Thomson
Description:
Welsh Dances by Hoddinott, released 18 September 2014.
This version of Welsh Dances comes as a 1xCD. - RPO/PO/BBC WELSH SYMPHONY/GROVES/DAVISON/THOMSON
Tracks 1-4 recorded at Afan Lido, Port Talbot, Glamorgan in 1972.
Track 5 recorded at Brent Town Hall, Wembly, Middlesex in November 1980.
Tracks 6-22 recorded 1974 & 1975.
Track 23 no dates given.
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