Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances were commissioned by the BBC Light Music Festival and given their first performance at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 8 June 1957 by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by the composer.
First recording: HMV: CLP 1172 Philharmonia Orchestra, Robert Irving Other currently available recordings include: Philharmonia Orchestra/Bryden Thomson (Chandos) CHAN 8867 Philharmonia Orchestra. Robert Irving (EMI) CDM5 66120-2 London Philharmonic Orchestra/Malcolm Arnold (Phoenix) PHCD 102 London Philharmonic Orchestra/Malcolm Arnold (Everest) EVC9006 London Philharmonic Orchestra/Malcolm Arnold (Lyrita) SRCD 201 Queensland Symphony Orchestra/Andrew Penny (Naxos) 8 553526 Boston Pops Orchestra/Keith Lockhart (RCA) 09026 68901-2
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