24/08/2010

With Louise Fryer

Edward Gardner conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the four evocative Sea Interludes from Britten's opera Peter Grimes, the heartrending strings and tolling bell of the Cantus by Arvo Pärt (75 this year) which forms a hypnotic tribute to Britten, and the Fifth Symphony by one of Britten's great friends - a work which brought Shostakovich back into favour with Soviet authorities. Former Radio 3 New Generation Artist Alina Ibragimova is the soloist in the new concerto by Huw Watkins, who often appears as a pianist with her in recitals. Presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch.

Arvo Pärt: Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten
Britten: Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes'
Huw Watkins: Violin Concerto (BBC commission: world premiere)
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor

BBC Symphony Orchestra
Alina Ibragimova (violin)
Edward Gardner (conductor).