Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

BBC Symphony Orchestra Live from Maida Vale

Afternoon ConcertBBC Performing Groups Live
Episode 1 of 4

Sarah Walker presents a live concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Saeverud: Kjempeviseslatten. Wennakoski: Soie. Wiren: Symphony No 3. Plus music by Hallgrimsson and Sibelius.

The BBC orchestras and BBC Singers live week continues with the BBC Symphony Orchestra from Maida Vale with a concert as part of Radio 3's Northern Lights season. Includes pieces by the Norwegian composer Harald Saeverud, the Finnish composer Lotta Wennakoski and the Swedish composer, Dag Wiren.

BBCSO LIVE from Maida Vale
Presented by Sarah Walker

2.00pm
Saeverud: Kjempeviseslåtten (Ballad of Revolt)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Rumon Gamba (conductor)

2.14pm
Lotta Wennakoski: Soie - flute concerto
Michael Cox (flute)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Rumon Gamba (conductor)

2.36pm
Dag Wiren: Symphony no.3
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Rumon Gamba (conductor)

3.05pm
Presented by Penny Gore

Hallgrimsson: Narratives from the deep North for orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Storgards (conductor)

3.45pm
Sibelius: Symphony no. 2 in D major Op.43
Ulster Orchestra
Christian Lindberg (conductor).

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Dec 201514:00
BBC Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

You are at the first episode

Next

BBC Philharmonic Live from SalfordBBC Performing Groups Live

See all episodes from Afternoon Concert

Music Played

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra Live

    • Harald Sæverud

      Kjempevise-slatten (Ballad of Revolt) Op.22a no.5, arr. for orchestra

      Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.

    • Lotta Wennakoski

      Soie - concerto for flute and orchestra

      Performer: Michael Cox. Orchestra: BBC Symphony. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.

    • Dag Wirén

      Symphony no. 3 Op.20

      Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.

  • Hafliði Hallgrímsson

    Narratives from the Deep North Op.41

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Storgårds.

  • Dag Wirén

    Absent Friends

    Singer: Ingvar Wixell.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No. 2 in D major Op.43

    Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: Christian Lindberg.

  • Toivo Kuula

    South Ostrobothnian Suite No. 2, Op. 20: It rains in the forest & Minuet

    Orchestra: BBC Concert. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • Kuula - Songs and Orchestral Music.
    • Dutton.
    • CDLX7272.

Credit

PerformerBBC Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Tue 8 Dec 201514:00
    BBC Radio 3

Related Links