The BBC National Orchestra of Wales (2/5)

Afternoon Concert with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Fiona Talkington introduces the second programme this week exploring the work of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in recordings made in Cardiff and Bangor, On the bill today is a substantial concerto for sitar which combines North Indian classical raag and taal with western orchestral traditions and a work for cello and ensemble inspired variously by the ‘cello suites of Bach and Britten and a world, "where ‘stars’ can be born overnight with the help of stylists and Saturday night telly. Two works by Sir James MacMillan showcase both the orchestra and the BBC National Chorus of Wales. Also today, a performance of Mahler's Rückert Lieder from January of last year by former Cardiff Singer of the World and Radio 3 New Generation Artist, Catriona Morison, a voice in a million.

Sibelius Finlandia Op 26
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Thomas Søndergaard (conductor)

James MacMillan: Seraph for trumpet and strings
William Mathias: Melos
Cheryl Frances-Hoad: Katharsis for cello and ensemble

Philippe Schartz (trumpet)
Alice Neary (cello)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Jonathan Bloxham (conductor)

approx 3.10pm
Mahler: Rückert Lieder
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Catriona Morison (mezzo soprano)
Thomas Søndergaard (conductor)

approx. 3.40pm
Jonathan Mayer: Sitar Concerto No 2
Jonathan Mayer (sitar)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Debashish Chaudhuri (conductor)

Villa Lobos: Bachianias Brasilieras No.1 ’
BBC National Orchestra of Wales cello section.

Ginastera: Ollantay
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Gisele Ben-Dor (conductor)

Macmillan: Te Deum
BBC National Chorus of Wales
Adrian Partington (conductor)

Tippet: Corelli Fantasia
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conducting)