Composer of the Week - William Alwyn - Episode 1

William Alwyn (1905-1985) 1/5. Donald Macleod explores the range of music Alwyn created during his long and prolific career. While the composer was well-known for film scores including for Odd Man Out, Fallen Idol and The History of Mr Polly, he also wrote many works for the concert hall, which are rarely heard today. Rhapsody for piano quartet David Willison (piano) Members of Quartet of London Divertimento Kate Hill (flute) Overture to a Masque London Symphony Orchestra Richard Hickox (conductor) Concerto grosso No 1 City of London Sinfonia Richard Hickox (conductor).