Composer of the Week - Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950)
Donald Macleod explores the work of Moeran, who was a pioneer in the collecting of British folk music. Greatly influenced by Delius and Vaughan Williams, much of Moeran's output is inspired by nature
Composer of the Week - Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950) - A Mysterious Death
Donald Macleod focuses on Moeran's final years, including marriage and failing health, which led to his fall into the river at Kenmare.
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Composer of the Week - Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950) - At Ease with the Locals
Donald Macleod focuses on Moeran's collecting of British folk music. Including excerpts of the composer in interview from 1947.
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Composer of the Week - Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950) - Jack Reclaims His Irish Heritage
Donald Macleod focuses on Moeran's reappraisal of his music following the death of Peter Warlock, as well as his increased interest in his Irish heritage.
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Composer of the Week - Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950) - Moeran's Ghost
Donald Macleod focuses on Moeran's early years, including tuition at the Royal College of Music, his earliest piano music - from 1919 - and his involvement in the First World War.
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Composer of the Week - Ernest John Moeran (1894-1950) - 'Old Raspberry' Goes off the Rails
Donald Macleod explores Moeran's time living with Peter Warlock at Eynsford, from where much scandal originated, including drunkenness and debauchery.
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