Barber, Gershwin and Copland
19:30 Sat 27 Jun 2015 BBC Philharmonic Studio
An evening of classical music with a distinctive American theme.
An evening of classical music with a distinctive American theme.
Programme
- Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op 23a(13 mins)
- Piano Concerto in F major(31 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3(39 mins)
Performers
- Michael FrancisConductor
- Freddy KempfPiano
Concert Information
The BBC Philharmonic presents an American-themed concert, with a British influence from conductor Michael Francis and pianist Freddy Kempf.
With a broad cross-section of American music ranging from Barber, Gershwin and Copland, it promises to be an evening of musical delight.
The programme features a number highlights, with Barber’s ballet suite - Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto.
It concludes with Copland’s Symphony No 3 – the “Symphony for the Common Man”.
It promises to be an evening not to be missed for all lovers of American classical music.
