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Pierre-Laurent Aimard concludes his live performances throughout the day of Messiaen's "Catalogue d'Oiseaux" at the Aldeburgh Festival with three more movements: La Chouette hulotte (tawny owl), La Rousserolle effarvatte (reed warbler) and L'Alouette lulu (woodlark). Presented by Tom McKinney.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 19 Jun 201623:00
BBC Radio 3

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    L’alouette Lulu

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    La Rousserolle Effarvatte

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Broadcast

  • Sun 19 Jun 201623:00
    BBC Radio 3

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