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Inspirations from English literature

Saturday 17 March 2007 22:30-0:00 (Radio 3)

The Nash Ensemble play an all-British concert threaded with inspirations from English literature, given at the Wigmore Hall, London. Presented by Tom Service.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Playlist

Presenter: Tom Service
Producer: Philip Tagney
Broadcast Assistant: Benedict Warren


Thomas ADES Court Studies from 'The Tempest' (08'56")
for Piano, Violin, Cello and Clarinet

Harrison BIRTWISTLECrowd for solo harp (09'11")
Lucy Wakeford (harp)

David HORNELife's Splinters (setting of D. H. Lawrence) (World Premiere)
for tenor and ensemble (BBC commission) (18'03")
James Gilchrist (tenor)

BIRTWISTLE Lied for cello and piano (UK Premiere) (05'32")
Paul Watkins (cello), Ian Brown (piano)

Simon HOLT 4 Quarters for string trio (18'10")

David MATTHEWSTerrible Beauty (15'12")
for mezzo-soprano and ensemble (setting of Homer and Shakespeare) 

(World Premiere)
Susan Bickley (mezzo soprano)


The Nash Ensemble
Lionel Friend (conductor)

(recorded on 6^th March 2007 at the Wigmore Hall)


For further details of any of tonight's composers, performers or pieces, please e-mail [email protected]

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Episode and Playlist Information

• 31 Mar 07 Bozzini Quartet
• 24 Mar 07 Cutler, Oswald
• 17 Mar 07 Nash Ensemble
• 10 Mar 07 Out of Manchester
• 3 Mar 07 Psappha & BBC Phil
• 24 Feb 07 Ensemble 10-10
• 17 Feb 07 Orkest de Volharding