The Growing Scotsman
Kate Molleson, with Dr John Purser, traces Chisholm’s early life, folk inspirations and first steps in music.
Kate Molleson, joined by Dr John Purser, begins Erik Chisholm’s story in Glasgow, where a boy with Highland pride discovered the piano and the lure of folk melody. From classroom mishaps to teenage fugues and summers with Leff Pouishnoff, we follow the restless energy that shaped one of Scotland’s most original musical voices.
Airs from the Patrick MacDonald Collection: No. 18, Air
Murray Mclachlan, piano
Airs from the Patrick MacDonald Collection: No. 23-26
Murray Mclachlan, piano
Piano Sonatina No. 1
Murray Mclachlan, piano
Straloch Suite: No. 1 and 2
Murray Mclachlan, piano
Erik Chisholm
Piano Concerto No. 1 “Piobaireachd”: I. Molto moderato
Danny Driver, piano
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Rory Macdonald, conductor
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West
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Air No 18 from The Patrick MacDonald Collection
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Erik Chisholm
Airs from The Patrick MacDonald Collection
Performer: Murray McLachlan.- DIVINE ART : DDV 24132.
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Erik Chisholm
Piano Sonatina No 1
Performer: Murray McLachlan.- DIVINE ART : DDV 24133.
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Erik Chisholm
Straloch Suite (No's 1 & 2)
Performer: Murray McLachlan.- DIVINE ART : DDV 24131.
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Erik Chisholm
Piano Concerto No 1 "Piobaireachd" (1st mvt)
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