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BBC Symphony Orchestra (3/5)

The BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste, perform works by Lindberg, Saariaho and Sibelius's Seventh Symphony, at a 2004 concert in London's Barbican Centre.

The BBC Symphony Orchestra @ 90.

Penny Gore presents more memorable recordings from the orchestra's archive. Today, Jukka-Pekka Saraste introduces music from the snowy North to audiences at a 2004 concert at London's Barbican Centre.

Magnus Lindberg: Feria for orchestra
Jukka Tiensuu: Puro for clarinet and orchestra
Kaija Saariaho: Oltra mar (Across the sea) for chorus and orchestra
Sibelius: Symphony no. 7 in C major Op.105

Kari Kriikku (clarinet)
BBC Symphony Chorus
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor)
BBC Symphony Chorus

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 3 Feb 202114:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Magnus Lindberg

    Feria

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jukka‐Pekka Saraste.

  • Jukka Tiensuu

    Puro

    Performer: Kari Kriikku. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jukka‐Pekka Saraste.

  • Kaija Saariaho

    Oltra mar (Across the sea)

    Choir: BBC Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jukka‐Pekka Saraste.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No 7 Op.105

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jukka‐Pekka Saraste.

Broadcast

  • Wed 3 Feb 202114:00
    BBC Radio 3