Gordon Jacob is perhaps best known these days as an orchestrator, but he was also a prolific composer. In fact, when weighing the size of his output against his reputation, it’s tempting to underestimate – as the Angel did his Biblical namesake – Jacob’s tenacity. Join me for Jacob’s “William Byrd Suite,” and then music of a more serious nature: his Symphony No. 1, dedicated to the memory of his brother, who died on the Somme. We grapple with the legacy of Jacob, this Sunday at 10 pm.
The Lost Chord: January 28 - Wrestling Jacob
