BBC Music, Volume 29, Number 7: Malcolm Arnold: Symphonies Nos 2 & 4

BBC Music, Volume 29, Number 7 features Malcolm Arnold's Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra under the direction of Barry Wordsworth and Keith Lockhart, respectively. Symphony No. 2, composed in 1953, showcases Arnold's distinctive orchestration and melodic style, while Symphony No. 4, completed in 1960, reflects his response to the Notting Hill race riots, incorporating diverse musical elements to promote racial integration.