29 April 2008
Tuesday 29 April 2008 13:00-17:00 (Radio 3)
Presented by Suzy Klein.
1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
In a series of concerts from The Sage, Gateshead, a trio of young musicians perform works by three of the so-called 'mighty five' composers who were so prominent in 19th century Russia.
Violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky and pianist Katya Apekisheva play the little-known Violin Sonata by Cesar Cui, followed by a performance of Borodin's youthful Cello Sonata, performed by Alexander Chaushian and Katya Apekisheva. To end the recital, all three musicians join forces to play the Piano Trio by Rimsky-Korsakov.
2.20pm Russian and British Music
With major works by the great Russian Romantic composers, focusing especially on Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, as well as British pieces ranging from the familiar to the neglected.
Playlist:
Arnold: Concerto for guitar and small orchestra, Op 67
Craig Ogden (guitar)
Ulster Orchestra
Rumon Gamba (conductor)
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 2 in C minor, Op 17 (Little Russian)
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)
Handel: Sonata in D minor for recorder and continuo, HWV 367a
Sharon Bezaly (flute)
Terence Charlston (harpsichord)
Charles Medlam (viola da gamba)
Bainton: Concerto fantasia for piano and orchestra
Margaret Fingerhut (piano)
BBC Philharmonic
Paul Daniel (conductor)
Rachmaninov: The Bells, Op 35
Dmitri Voropaev (tenor)
BBC National Chorus of Wales
London Symphony Chorus
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Vasily Petrenko (conductor)
