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Throughout the 1990s, Woolrich had a string of orchestral commissions, which resulted in some of his most significant works: his concertos for viola, oboe and cello. A CD of the viola and oboe concertos on the NMC label attracted particular attention and was 'Record of the Week' on
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is based on fragments of Mozart—and a fascination with machinery and mechanical processes, heard in many pieces including
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