Composer of the Week - Lord Berners - Berners the Versatile Poet

Lord Berners wasn’t just a skilful composer; he also had great success as both painter and writer. He produced two short stories, two volumes of memoirs, a play and seven novels in which Berners himself and many of his friends are portrayed, not always in the most flattering light. Donald Macleod explores Berners’ literary endeavours and introduces music from the war-time years, including a ballet based on the legend of Cupid and Psyche and his first venture into film music. Lullaby and The Green-Eyed Monster from Three English Songs Felicity Lott (soprano) Peter Lawson (piano) ALBANY TROY290 T12 Cupid and Psyche RTE SINFONIETTA David Lloyd-Jones, conductor MARCO POLO 8.223780 T12-18 Red Roses and Red Noses Felicity Lott (soprano) Peter Lawson (piano) ALBANY TROY290 T26 Halfway House suite BBC Concert Orchestra Rumon Gamba CHANDOS CHAN 10459 T19-24