Peacock theatre,London[br]British Youth Opera’s production of Malcolm Williamson’s skittish and neglected piece is first rate, with some standout performancesSome of the recent works performed this summer have suggested that British composers are hankering after a return to the 1950s and 60s. Anyone who wants a sample of what the music of that era was really like should catch British Youth Operas production of Malcolm Williamson’s English Eccentrics, or which was first performed at the Aldeburgh festival in 1964,but like so much of Williamson’s considerable output has rarely been seen or heard since. Related: Obituary: Malcolm Williamson Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com