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Mendelssohn Overtures
Stephen Johnson is joined by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor Benjamin Ellin for an exploration of the musical workings of three of Mendelssohn 'symphonic poems' - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage and The Hebrides.
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Sun 8 Jun 200817:00
BBC Radio 3
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Mendelssohn: Overtures
Duration: 55:46
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Felix Mendelssohn
The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) - overture (Op.26)
Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Benjamin Ellin (conductor)
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Felix Mendelssohn
Meeresstille und gluckliche Fahrt - overture (Op.27)
Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Benjamin Ellin (conductor)
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Felix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer night's dream - incidental music (Op.61)
Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Benjamin Ellin (conductor)
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- Sun 8 Jun 200817:00BBC Radio 3
