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Featuring works for orchestra by Moeran, Handel and Dvorak, plus works for piano by Chopin and Rachmaninov. Plus a little heard choral work by a Russian-born Glasgow rabbi of the early 20th century, Isaac Hirshow. Produced by Michael Rossi.

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Wed 22 Jan 202519:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ernest John Moeran

    Serenade in G major (5th mvt: Tempo di minuetto)

    Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: JoAnn Falletta.
    • Moeran: Cello Concerto - Serenade.
    • Naxos.
    • 5.

  • Isaac Hirshow

    Kol Gojim

    Choir: BBC Singers. Singer: Tom Raskin. Conductor: Paul Brough.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Prelude No 5 in G major, Op 32

    Performer: Conrad Tao.
    • Warner Classics.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Delirio Amoroso HWV.99 (Sonata)

    Ensemble: The English Concert. Director: Harry Bicket.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Legends Op.59 (no.6 in C sharp minor)

    Orchestra: Budapest Festival Orchestra. Conductor: Iván Fischer.
    • PHILIPS.

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Berceuse in D flat major, Op 57

    Performer: Murray Perahia.
    • Perahia Plays Chopin.
    • Sony Classical.

Broadcast

  • Wed 22 Jan 202519:00
    BBC Radio 3

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