Hi, I join somewhat later than other admirers of David Wooldridge. I read in the PROMS archive that the David Wooldridge composer of the Five Italian Songs was born in 1931. I am not sure why one of the contributor to this forum states he was born in 1927...
In any case, I too own a transfer on CD from that 1979 performance but I only have the Fantasia Concertante on tape.
Judging by the Five Italian Songs op. 31, Wooldridge was a composer who would have deserved attention from some recording labels and I really cannot explain why he is virtually unknown.
Any more news about DW would be greatly appreciated.
In any case, I too own a transfer on CD from that 1979 performance but I only have the Fantasia Concertante on tape.
Judging by the Five Italian Songs op. 31, Wooldridge was a composer who would have deserved attention from some recording labels and I really cannot explain why he is virtually unknown.
Any more news about DW would be greatly appreciated.