Listen "My Symphony took Half a Century to Finish! with Bede Williams"
Episode Synopsis
When John Wallace started his First Symphony in 1974, he'd no idea the piece would only be completed, and recorded, in 2024. Celebrating its release, he talks with Bede Williams, who conducted on the recording--and they discuss the genesis, long gestation and recent recording of the piece--as well as Brass Banding, New Zealand, and whether long-term creative projects are worth the effort!Find out more about his 2025 release, part of a 'Triple Whammy' of recordings to be made available in digital format to purchase and stream: https://www.thewallacecollection.world/triple
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