BBC BROADCASTING

During the 1930’s, Guirne Creith’s compositions were frequently performed on BBC radio (on the ‘Wireless’ as it was then known). She also gave Piano recitals for the BBC.

BBC radio listing 1935

Extract from Royal Academy of Music Annual, 1935

 

At this time the Royal Academy of Music used to publish an Annual which highlighted the activities, specifically on the BBC, of former Alumni. This is a page from the Annual of 1935. Guirne Creith’s compositions were being performed by the BBC alongside such other famous 20th century composers as William Alwyn, Arthur Bliss, Arnold Bax, Eric Coates and Sir Edward German.

Radio Times 1931

Programme Detail, 1931

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