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Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with Jörg Widmann and the BBC SSO

We eavesdrop on rehearsals at Glasgow City Halls, as clarinettist Jörg Widmann and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra get ready to perform Mozart’s beloved showpiece.

Clarinettist Jörg Widmann and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra invite us behind the scenes at Glasgow City Halls as they get ready for a performance of Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Concerto. We hear the insider’s perspective on how they bring this monumental piece to life on stage, and the players share the joys and challenges of living inside this music. Jörg is joined by conductor Thomas Dausgaard and lead violinist Laura Samuel, with further insights from clarinettist Berginald Rash.

Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Cardiff

Photo credit: Marco Borggreve

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28 minutes

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Mon 15 Aug 202221:30
BBC Radio 4

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  • Mon 15 Aug 202209:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 15 Aug 202221:30
    BBC Radio 4