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Episode 2

Afternoon ConcertThe BBC Orchestras
Episode 2 of 4

The BBC Orchestras. Sibelius: Symphony No 7, Op 105. Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op 20. Sibelius: Pohjola's Daughter, Op 49. Salonen: Violin Concerto. Plus Shostakovich.

Penny Gore continues a week showcasing the varied work of the BBC's orchestras. Today's programme includes a recent concert given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra at London's Barbican Hall, including Esa-Pekka Salonen's Violin Concerto played by its dedicatee, Leila Josefowicz.

Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op.105
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

2.30pm
Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op.20
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor)

2.55pm
Sibelius: Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49
Salonen: Violin Concerto

3.40pm
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op.47
Leila Josefowicz (violin)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor).

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Tue 20 May 201414:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony no. 7 in C major Op.105

    Orchestra: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ilan Volkov.

  • Benjamin Britten

    Sinfonia da Requiem Op.20

    Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thierry Fischer.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Pohjola's Daughter

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.

  • Esa‐Pekka Salonen

    Violin Concerto

    Performer: Leila Josefowicz. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Symphony no. 5 in D minor Op.47

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.

Credits

PerformerBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
PerformerBBC National Orchestra of Wales
PerformerBBC Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Tue 20 May 201414:00
    BBC Radio 3