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Nielsen: Symphonies Nos 2 and 3

Afternoon ConcertThe BBC Philharmonic Performs Nielsen
Episode 2 of 4

With Katie Derham. Nielsen: Symphonies Nos 2 and 3. Rachmaninov: Three Symphonic Dances. Saint-Saens: Jota aragonesa. Falla: El amor brujo.

The BBC Philharmonic continues its complete Nielsen symphony cycle as part of Afternoon on 3's Nordic and Baltic season. Today's programme features recordings of his Symphony no.2 'The Four Temperaments and no.3 'Sinfonia espansiva', under the baton of John Storgards. Plus Rachmaninov's swansong, the Symphonic Dances and fiery ballet music by Falla.

Presented by Katie Derham.

2pm
Nielsen
Symphony No 2, Op.16 (Four temperaments)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards (conductor)

2.35pm
Rachmaninov
3 Symphonic Dances, Op.45
BBC Philharmonic
Yutaka Sado (conductor)

3.10pm
Saint-Saens
Jota aragonese, Op.64

Falla
El amor brujo
Zandra McMaster (mezzo-soprano)
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

3.40pm
Nielsen
Symphony No3, Op.27 (Sinfonia espansiva)
Gillian Keith (soprano)
Mark Stone (baritone)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards (conductor).

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Tue 24 Feb 201514:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Carl [1865-1931] Nielsen

    Symphony no.2 Op.16 (Four Temperaments)

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Storgårds.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Symphonic Dances Op.45

    Conductor: Yutaka Sado. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Camille (1835 - 1921) Saint-Saens

    Jota Aragonese Op.64

    Conductor: Juanjo Mena. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Manuel de Falla

    El Amor Brujo

    Singer: Zandra McMaster. Conductor: Juanjo Mena. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Carl [1865-1931] Nielsen

    Symphony no.3

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Storgårds.

  • Gustav Holst

    First Dance (Beni Mora)

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Davis.
    • Holst: Orchestral Works, Volume 2.
    • Chandos.
    • 1.

Credit

PerformerBBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Tue 24 Feb 201514:00
    BBC Radio 3