Choral Music by George Dyson

Music of Sir George Dyson, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir with Osian Ellis Harp, Stephen Roberts Baritone, David Nettle and Richard Markham Pianos, conducted by Sir David Willcocks.

Includes:In Honour of the City (Fantasia for Mixed Chorus and Orchestra) Sweet Thames Run Softly (Cantata for Baritone, Chorus and Orchestra) A Spring Garland (for Women's Voices and Harp) The Blacksmiths (for Mixed Chorus, Strings, Two Pianos, Timpani and Percussion)To Music (for Unaccompanied Mixed Voices). Dyson's music is akin to Parry's in vocal colour and texture with exciting, sonorous climaxes and a rich orchestral harmony indebted as much to Richard Strauss (Dyson's idol), as to Delius. Dyson brings his choral work to life in music of rare charm and freshness.