“I was Lloyd George’s land girl” – Tory peeress lights up the celebrations
On 17 January 2013, at the National Liberal Club, the premiere was heard of Why Should We Not Sing? This piece was specially composed by Nicholas O’Neill, Composer in Residence to the Parliament Choir. The piece intertwines readings from texts by and about Lloyd George with music designed to illustrate the various phases of LL.G’s life and career. The piece was performed on the night by musicians from the South Bank Sinfonia, with Elinor Bennett, harp and Paul Medlicott, baritone. The texts were read by Lord Thomas of Gresford, the President of the Lloyd George Society, who had commisioned the work.
A recording of the performance, made at the Club on the evening, can be accessed via this link: http://opa.cig2.canon-europe.com/s/m/DhsFWUFSH4J
The recording is in three parts and we are very grateful to David McBride for recording it privately and making it available.
