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Fantasia on Welsh nursery tunes
Composer: Grace Williams
Performers: ±«Óãtv National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Grant Llewellyn
Recording date: 30 September 2000
Date of broadcast: 11 April 2001
Generally regarded as Wales' most notable female composer, Grace Williams' best-loved composition is the Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes. The work presents a skilful and beautiful arrangement of several traditional songs, with livelier numbers framing slower and emotional music. It has remained popular with successive generations of professional and youth musicians.
Composer: Grace Williams
Performers: ±«Óãtv National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Grant Llewellyn
Recording date: 30 September 2000
Date of broadcast: 11 April 2001
