Oliver Knussen et al. : Variations on 'Sumer is icumen in', for orchestra (1987) @RoddersClassical

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Oliver Knussen : Introduction 0:00
arr. Oliver Knussen : Theme 0:45
Robert Saxton : Variation I 1:35
Robin Holloway : Variation II 2:55
Judith Weir : Variation III 7:05
Alexander Goehr : Variation IV 9:20
Colin Matthews : Variation V 15:35
David Bedford : Finale 17:15
Performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jac van Steen.

Oliver Knussen et al. : Variations on Sumer is icumen in, for orchestra (1987)

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