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The National Youth Orchestra perform Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony, Varese's musical parody Tuning Up, Anna Meredith's HandsFree and the London premiere of Nico Muhly's Gait.
From the Royal Albert Hall, the vast forces of the National Youth Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko perform Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony, the composer's iconic musical celebration of love. The programme also includes Varese's musical parody Tuning Up, Anna Meredith's HandsFree featuring body percussion, and the London premiere of Nico Muhly's Gait, inspired by the motion of horses. Introduced by Charles Hazlewood.
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Thu 23 Aug 201219:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Charles Hazlewood |
| Conductor | Vasily Petrenko |
| Series Producer | Helen Mansfield |
| Director | Bridget Caldwell |
| Orchestra | National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain |
Broadcast
- Thu 23 Aug 201219:30
