In a special edition of the Gramophone Podcast, we explore the music and life of Charles Villiers Stanford with the leading expert on the composer, Jeremy Dibble, who joins Editor Martin Cullingford to mark the centenary year of Stanford's death. Though arguably still best known today for his church music, we discuss the full breadth of Stanford's works, including his symphonies, songs, chamber music, and his operas - the latter a genre he was devoted to throughout his life. 

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You can learn more about the recordings featured throughout the podcast, and listen to them via Presto Music, below.

Stanford Clarinet Concertos
Thea King (cl), Philharmonia Orchestra ; Alun Francis
Helios
(Not available to stream on Presto, but see buy/download link)

Stanford Shamus O'Brien
Soloists; Orchestra of Scottish Opera / David Parry
Retrospect Opera
(Not available to stream on Presto, but see buy/download link)