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Impressionism in music

Stephen Johnson explores the many origins of impressionism. Including a performance of Debussy's 'Prelude a L'Apres Midi d'un Faune'.

When we think of Impressionism in music we think of late 19th century France, Ravel and Debussy, but as Stephen Johnson explores in this programme, the origins of impressionism are many. The programme includes examples performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods, including a complete performance of Debussy's 'Prelude a L'Apres Midi d'un Faune'.

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Last on

Sat 22 May 200414:00
BBC Radio 3

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  • James Rhodes

    Prelude a L'Apres Midi d'un Faune

    Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Kenneth Woods (conductor)

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  • Sat 22 May 200414:00
    BBC Radio 3