
Episode 4
Katie Derham features the BBC Philharmonic. Albeniz: The Magic Opal (excpts). Haydn: Piano Concerto in D. Britten: Simple Symphony. Rachmaninov: Symphony No 1. Smetana: Richard III.
Katie Derham concludes a week of performances featuring the BBC Philharmonic. Today's programme includes extracts from Albeniz's The Magic Opal, Haydn's Piano Concerto in D with pianist Martin Roscoe, and Rachmaninov's First Symphony. As part of Radio 3's celebration of Shakespeare, the programme ends with Smetana's symphonic poem Richard III.
2pm
Albeniz: The Magic Opal (extracts)
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena, conductor
c.2.15pm
Haydn Piano Concerto in D (HXVIII 11)
Martin Roscoe, piano
BBC Philharmonic
Duncan Ward, conductor
c.2.35pm
Britten: Simple Symphony
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena, conductor
c.3.10pm
Rachmaninov: Symphony No 1
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda, conductor
c.3.55pm
Smetana: Richard III
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda, conductor.
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Composer of the Week: Smetana
Donald Macleod considers Smetana's importance in the creation of a Czech style of music.
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Composer of the Week: Albeniz
Donald Macleod explores the Spanish composer's relationship with the piano.
Music Played
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Isaac Albéniz
The Magic Opal - Overture, Ballet music (Act II), Prelude (Act II)
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Juanjo Mena.Recorded 1 December 2015 at MediaCityUK, Salford
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Joseph Haydn
Piano Concerto no. 11 in D major, Hob:XVIII/11
Performer: Martin Roscoe. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Duncan Ward.Recorded 5 February 2016 at Victoria Hall, Hanley
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Benjamin Britten
Simple Symphony, Op. 4
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Juanjo Mena.Recorded 24 October 2015 at the Oriental Arts Centre, Shanghai
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Keiko Abe
Prism Rhapsody
Performer: Martin Grubinger. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Juanjo Mena.Recorded 21 March 2014 at Cankerev Dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op. 13
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda.Recorded 26 January 2008 at Leeds Town Hall
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Bedrich Smetana
Richard III
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda.Recorded 13 November 2010 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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Benjamin Britten
Courtly Dances (Gloriana)
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Edward Gardner.- Benjamin Britten: Works for Orchestra.
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | BBC Philharmonic Orchestra |
Broadcast
- Fri 29 Apr 201614:00BBC Radio 3


