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| Heath was a prolific composer, influenced both by Wales and his time in [[Thessaloniki|Salonica]] during the first war. Earlier in his career he was considered a forward looking composer, and enjoyed considerable success in Britain during the period 1919–24, with support and performances from the conductor [[Henry Wood]], the singer [[Astra Desmond]] and the pianist [[Benno Moiseiwitsch]].<ref name=evans>, Evans, David RA. [https://journals.library.wales/view...sl.llgc.org.uk/iiif/2.0/1175725/manifest.json 'JR Heath (1887–1950): General Practitioner and Composer'], in ''Welsh Music History 1'' (1996), pp. 59–76</ref> Writing in 1924, [[Arthur Eaglefield Hull]] described him as a composer who wrote "in a modern style which eliminates all literary and philosophical interest and relies on the purely musical appeal".<ref>Eaglefield-Hull, Arthur. ''A Dictionary of Modern Musicians'' (1924), pp.227-8</ref> Some 20 of his works were published over this period.<ref>The publishers J & W Chester listed a volume,''John R Heath'', in their 'Miniature Essays' series (1920s), but there is no other record of it actually being issued</ref> | Heath was a prolific composer, influenced both by Wales and his time in [[Thessaloniki|Salonica]] during the first war. Earlier in his career he was considered a forward looking composer, and enjoyed considerable success in Britain during the period 1919–24, with support and performances from the conductor [[Henry Wood]], the singer [[Astra Desmond]] and the pianist [[Benno Moiseiwitsch]].<ref name=evans>, Evans, David RA. [https://journals.library.wales/view...sl.llgc.org.uk/iiif/2.0/1175725/manifest.json 'JR Heath (1887–1950): General Practitioner and Composer'], in ''Welsh Music History 1'' (1996), pp. 59–76</ref> Writing in 1924, [[Arthur Eaglefield Hull]] described him as a composer who wrote "in a modern style which eliminates all literary and philosophical interest and relies on the purely musical appeal".<ref>Eaglefield-Hull, Arthur. ''A Dictionary of Modern Musicians'' (1924), pp.227-8</ref> Some 20 of his works were published over this period.<ref>The publishers J & W Chester listed a volume, ''John R Heath'', in their 'Miniature Essays' series (1920s), but there is no other record of it actually being issued</ref> |
| Two pieces inspired by his time in Salonica - the ''Serbian Quartet'' and the ''Three Macedonian Sketches'' - were particularly popular, and used themes and rhythms he heard while there. Performances at [[BBC Proms|The Proms]] and on [[BBC]] radio helped him gain national attention. ''The Slopes of Kaimactchalen'', an orchestral overture, was heard at The Proms, Queen's Hall in October 1919 with the composer conducting.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ej6nc8 Proms listing, 8 October, 1919]</ref> A second Proms appearance came in October 1923 with his orchestral ''Scherzo''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e5v38g Proms listing, 18 October, 1923]</ref> And there were further significant performances in London, Birmingham and Liverpool.<ref name=evans/> | Two pieces inspired by his time in Salonica - the ''Serbian Quartet'' and the ''Three Macedonian Sketches'' - were particularly popular, and used themes and rhythms he heard while there. Performances at [[BBC Proms|The Proms]] and on [[BBC]] radio helped him gain national attention. ''The Slopes of Kaimactchalen'', an orchestral overture, was heard at The Proms, Queen's Hall in October 1919 with the composer conducting.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ej6nc8 Proms listing, 8 October, 1919]</ref> A second Proms appearance came in October 1923 with his orchestral ''Scherzo''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e5v38g Proms listing, 18 October, 1923]</ref> And there were further significant performances in London, Birmingham and Liverpool.<ref name=evans/> |
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