Discovering Music

History of the Serenade

Sunday 13 April 2008 17:00-18:30 (Radio 3)

Charles Hazlewood is joined by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to explore the history of the serenade.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

History of the Serenade

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Playlist:

1/2. Charles looks at the beginnings of the form, focusing on a serenade by the composer who more than any other shaped the form into a staple of the concert hall - Mozart.

Discovering Music

Episode and Playlist Information

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• 11 May 08 Hary Janos
• 4 May 08 Gershwin's Piano Cto.
• 27 Apr 08 Schumann's 3rd Symph
• 20 Apr 08 The Serenade
• 13 Apr 08 The Serenade
• 6 April 08 Scriabin's World
• 30 Mar 08 Schubert's Trout
• 23 Mar 08 Tango