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Nielsen: Symphony No 4

Afternoon ConcertThe BBC Philharmonic Performs Nielsen
Episode 3 of 4

Katie Derham presents music from the BBC Philharmonic. Elgar: Sevillana; Violin Concerto in B minor, Op 61 (soloist: Mikhail Ovrutsky). Nielsen: Symphony No 4(Inextinguishable).

The BBC Philharmonic continues its complete Nielsen symphony Cycle under the baton of John Storgards as part of Afternoon on 3's Nordic and Baltic season. Today's programme features no.4, the 'Inextinguishable'. As its composer said, "Music is life and, like it, inextinguishable." Before that, music by Elgar: his Spanish inspired Sevillana, and his lyrical Violin Concerto performed by Mikhail Otruvsky.

Presented by Katie Derham

2pm
Elgar
Sevillana, Op.7
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

2.05pm
Elgar
Violin Concerto in B minor, Op.61
Mikhail Ovrutsky (violin)
BBC Philharmonic
Pietari Inkinen (conductor)

2.50pm
Nielsen
Symphony No 4, Op.29 (Inextinguishable)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards (conductor).

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 25 Feb 201514:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Edward Elgar

    Sevilliana Op.7

    Conductor: Juanjo Mena. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Edward Elgar

    Violin Concerto in B minor Op.61

    Performer: Mikhail Ovrutsky. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Pietari Inkinen.

  • Carl [1865-1931] Nielsen

    Symphony no. 4 Op.29 (Inextinguishable)

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Storgårds.

  • Malcolm Arnold

    Dance of the Insects (Homage to the Queen)

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.
    • CHANDOS.

Credit

PerformerBBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Wed 25 Feb 201514:00
    BBC Radio 3