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Verity Sharp presents archive performances from BBC performing groups. With the BBC Philharmonic in Beethoven's Symphony No 2 in D, Op 36, and the BBC NOW in Mahler's Symphony No 5.

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Third Programme, the BBC performing groups are heard today in archive performances of Beethoven and Mahler symphonies.

Presented by Verity Sharp

2.00pm
Beethoven: Symphony No.2 in D, Op.36
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)

2.30pm
Mahler: Symphony No.5
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Tadaaki Otaka (conductor)

Radio 3's 70th season, celebrating seven decades of pioneering music and culture since the founding of the Third Programme.

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Nov 201614:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Synphony no 2 in D, Op.36

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No 5

    Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Tadaaki Otaka.

  • Gioachino Rossini

    Rossiniana

  • Leroy Anderson

    Scottish Suite

Credits

PerformerBBC Philharmonic Orchestra
PerformerBBC National Orchestra of Wales

Broadcast

  • Fri 4 Nov 201614:00
    BBC Radio 3