Sir Herbert Hamilton Harty (1879-1941)

Born in Co. Down in Northern Ireland, Hamilton-Harty was by the age of twelve an organist, soon playing in both Belfast and Dublin, and on moving to London when he was twenty one he qsuickly became a sought-after pianoforte accompanist and conductor. Apart from his compositions, he is also remembered for the years from 1920 to 1933 when he conducted the Hallé Orchestra, winning great acclaim for introducing many new works and composers to English audiences: he gave the first performances in England of Mahler’s 9^th Symphony, Shostakovich’s 1^st and Walton’s 1^st.

• GMCD 7230 British Fantasies American Dreams - In Ireland (Not too quick and with passion - Allegro moderato - Vivace)
• GMCD 7202  Beyond the Dark - In Ireland - Fantasy for flute & harp

Page revised 21.08.2001