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Radio 3,13 Jan 2026,134 mins

Radio 3's American Roadtrip: Rhapsody in Blue

Radio 3 in Concert

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The Kansas City Symphony, conducted by Matthias Pintscher, performs an all-American programme at the Philharmonie in Berlin. Movements from Ives's New England Holidays are followed by Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue with soloist Conrad Tao. After the interval, they perform Copland's last symphony, his Third. Presented by Ian Skelly Ives: Decoration Day & The Fourth of July from New England Holidays Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Interval Copland: Symphony No 3 Conrad Tao (piano) Kansas City Symphony Matthias Pintscher (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert'.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Decoration Day from New England Holidays
    Decoration Day from New England Holidays
    Charles Ives
  3. 2.
    The Fourth of July from New England Holidays
    The Fourth of July from New England Holidays
    Charles Ives
  4. 3.
    Rhapsody In Blue
    Rhapsody In Blue
    George Gershwin