BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Remembering Aberfan
The BBC NOW and Chorus mark 50 years since the Aberfan disaster. J Davies: The Shortest Day. Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No 2. G Lewis: Souls of the Righteous. Faure: Requiem.
To commemorate 50 years since the Aberfan disaster, Sian Edwards conducts the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales in Fauré's Requiem.
From Brangwyn Hall, Swansea as part of Swansea International Festival.
Presented by Nicola Heywood Thomas.
Joseph Davies: The Shortest Day
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op.22
8.20 Interval Music - Reich: WTC 9/11, Kronos Quartet
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Geraint Lewis: Souls of the Righteous
Fauré: Requiem
Louis Lortie (piano)
Fflur Wyn (soprano)
Neal Davies (baritone)
National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales
Sian Edwards (conductor).
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Joseph Davies
The Shortest Day
Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Sian Edwards. Singer: Fflur Wyn.![]()
Camille Saint‐Saëns
Piano Concerto No 2
Performer: Louis Lortie. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Sian Edwards.![]()
Maurice Ravel
Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte
Performer: Louis Lortie.![]()
Steve Reich
Wtc 9/11
Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.- NONESUCH 7559-79645-7.
- Nonesuch.
- 1.
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Geraint Lewis
The Souls Of The Righteous
Conductor: Sian Edwards. Choir: BBC National Chorus of Wales.![]()
Gabriel Fauré
Requiem
Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Sian Edwards. Choir: BBC National Chorus of Wales. Singer: Fflur Wyn. Singer: Neal Davies.![]()
Gustav Mahler
Quartet movement for piano and strings in A minor
Ensemble: Domus.- Brahms/Mahler - Piano Quartets: Domus.
- Virgin Classics.
- 5.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | BBC National Orchestra of Wales |
| Performer | BBC National Chorus of Wales |
Broadcast
- Fri 21 Oct 201619:30BBC Radio 3
