Composer of the Week - Herbert Howells
Donald Macleod maps Howells's compositional roots, from an unprivileged Gloucestershire upbringing right back to the music of the Tudors
Composer of the Week - Herbert Howells - An Ordinary Englishman
Herbert Howells (1892-1983): 1/5. An Ordinary Englishman: Donald Macleod maps Howells's compositional roots, which stretch back to the music of the Tudors.
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Composer of the Week - Herbert Howells - Episode 5
Herbert Howells (1892-1983): 5/5. Final Responses: Donald Macleod explores the gestation of Howells's Hymnus Paradisi and we also hear the composer's thoughts on its inspiration.
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Composer of the Week - Herbert Howells - Free Association
Herbert Howells (1892-1983): 4/5. Free Association: Donald Macleod looks at why association was one of Howells's most important compositional methods.
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Composer of the Week - Herbert Howells - Liquid Architecture
Herbert Howells (1892-1983): 3/5. Liquid Architecture: Donald Macleod explores how Howells became a hot property for choral institutions wanting a made-to-measure commission.
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Composer of the Week - Herbert Howells - Love and Despair
Herbert Howells (1892-1983): 2/5. Love and Despair: Donald Macleod explores how music became a release valve for Howells after the loss of his young son Michael to illness.
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