Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending, Elgar’s much-loved Nimrod, and Britten’s Four Sea Interludes in this musical celebration of landscapes and seascapes.
A musical celebration of landscapes and seascapes from the Royal Albert Hall performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
From the soaring flight of Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending, Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations featuring Nimrod, Britten’s stormy Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, and Walton’s Crown Imperial Coronation March, to lesser known gems from some of Britain’s most illustrious composers, this is musical Britain at its very best.
Clive Myrie presents and is joined by special guests Alison Balsom and Gyles Brandreth.
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Join BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales for a brand new season of music
BBC NOW 2025-26 Season
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Clive Myrie |
| Interviewed Guest | Alison Balsom |
| Interviewed Guest | Gyles Brandreth |
| Conductor | Nil Venditti |
| Musician | Liya Petrova |
| Orchestra | BBC National Orchestra of Wales |
| Choir | BBC Singers |
| Director | Matthew Woodward |
| Producer | Hattie McCall Davies |
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Aug 202517:45
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