Erik Chisholm, Scottish Modernist (1904-1965): Chasing a Restless Muse

A study of the life and works of Erik Chisholm, one of the most influential figures in twentieth—century Scottish music.

Erik Chisholm was the pre—eminent composer and musician in Scottish classical music in the first half of the twentieth century. As Sir Charles Mackerras put it, 'Chisholm was a musician of rare capabilities. He was a pianist and organist, a conductor, a composer, a lecturer on music, an entrepreneur and administrator, and to all these he brought a unique blend of originali...