Contemporary composer: Stuart MacRae

Richard Whitehouse
Friday, June 14, 2024

Richard Whitehouse delves into the fascinating and evocative sound world of this Scottish composer

The dulcet tones of MacRae’s harmonium are heard on some recordings of his music [photography: foxbrush.co.uk]

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