Themes and Variations Composer_Northcott; Bayan and gives 'cross-over' a new

and gives 'cross-over' a new and enriched meaning

is integrated into two of the orchestral works on this album

while Donnacha Dennehy's driving Bulb and the extended patterns of Kevin Volans' Piano Trio contrast with Deirdre Gribbin's more lyrical How to make the water sound

especially the terrifying tubas and brutal percussion

Themes and Variations Composer_Northcott; Bayan and gives 'cross-over' a newRelease Date: 3 January 2001 3 sets of variations two previously unrecorded with contributions from 19 British composers ranging from William Walton to Judith Weir BBC Symphony Orchestra Jac van Steen conductor AUDIO REVIEWS 'This fascinating disc offers a snapshot of British musical tastes over the last 50 years.' Classic FM Magazine FUNDERS Produced in association with BBC Radio 3 RECORDING CREDITS All works were recorded on 2, 4 and 5th of March