John Wilson Conducts Copland
19:25 Wed 22 Apr 2015 BBC Philharmonic Studio
John Wilson conducts an afternoon of music inspired by America.
John Wilson conducts an afternoon of music inspired by America.
Programme
- Candide – overture(5 mins)
- Violin Concerto(23 mins)
- Rodeo – Four Dance Episodes(21 mins)
- interval
- El salón México(11 mins)
- Billy the Kid – suite(22 mins)
Performers
- John WilsonConductor
- Elena UriosteViolin
Concert Information
The charismatic John Wilson conducts the BBC Philharmonic for an evening of American inspired music.
The concert begins with Bernstein’ popular Candide: Overture- a musical adaptation based on Voltaire's novella. The orchestra then performs Barber’s Violin Concerto, a wartime orchestral work with soloist and New Generation Artist Elena Urioste. It concludes with a set of three atmospheric and accessible pieces by Copland, all with a distinct American composition style.
