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Glazunov

Kieran Hodgson's EarwormsSeries 1
Episode 3 of 4

Kieran Hodgson as the inspirator 'Ralph Lewis' introduces us to Glazunov's music. With Tessa Coates and Colin Hoult. From 2017.

Can self-described 'music educator and inspiration' Ralph Lewis (the man behind 'Swim with Sibelius' and 'Debussy Decodes Dementia') persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul, that Glazunov's worth a listen?

Critically-acclaimed comedian Kieran Hodgson - as Ralph Lewis - presents comedy intros to the great composers.

Written by and starring Kieran Hodgson.

With:

Colin Hoult
Tessa Coates.

Producer: Sam Ward

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

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14 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Aug 202523:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Music Played

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Violin Concerto

    Performer: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Camilla Kolchinsky.
    • Glazunov, Dvorak: Violin Concertos.
    • Naxos.

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Symphony No.5, 2nd Movement

    Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Tadaaki Otaka.
    • Glazunov: The Eight Symphonies.
    • BIS.

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Symphony No.1, 4th Movement

    Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Tadaaki Otaka.
    • Glazunov: The Eight Symphonies.
    • BIS.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Danse of the Earth (from Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'

    Performer: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
    • Stavinsky: Le acre Du Printemps Ð Apollon Musagete.
    • EMI.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 Aug 201723:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 24 Apr 201923:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 23 Sep 202123:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 26 Apr 202323:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 19 Aug 202523:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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