
Episode 1
Katie Derham features the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Schmitt: Antony and Cleopatra (Suites). Rubbra: Symphony No 11. Grondhal: Trombone Concerto. Havergal Brian: Symphony No 6.
Katie Derham presents recent performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, including works with a Shakespearean theme this week. Today features a rarely heard, sensual setting of incidental music to Antony and Cleopatra by the French composer Florent Schmitt. The BBC Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Shakespeare's Globe, interspersing music and drama.
2pm:
Schmitt: Anthony and Cleopatra - Suites with Shakespeare's texts adapted by Bill Barclay
Janie Dee (Cleopatra)
Simon Paisley-Day (Antony)
Brendan O'Hea (Enobarbus)
Cassie Layton (Charmian)
Tom Kanji (Eros and others)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)
c.3.20pm
Rubbra: Symphony No.11
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
c.3.40pm
Grondhal: Trombone Concerto
Jörgen van Rijen (trombone)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
c.3.55pm
Havergal Brian: Symphony No.6 'Sinfonia tragica'
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor).
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Music Played
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Manuel de Falla
The Miller's Dance from the Three-cornered Hat
Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.![]()
Florent Schmitt
Anthony and Cleopatra Part 1
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.![]()
Florent Schmitt
Anthony and Cleopatra Part 2
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.![]()
Edmund Rubbra
Symphony No.11
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.![]()
Launy Grøndahl
Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra
Performer: Jörgen van Rijen. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.![]()
Havergal Brian
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Tragica"
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Performer: Jörgen van Rijen. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | BBC Symphony Orchestra |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Nov 201614:00BBC Radio 3
