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Radio 3,14 Jan 2026,134 mins

Radio 3's American Roadtrip: The Philadelphia Orchestra

Radio 3 in Concert

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As Radio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence, we continue our survey of American music making with this specially recorded concert at the Marian Anderson Hall - the home of The Philadelphia Orchestra in the city's Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The celebrated violinist Augustin Hadelich joins the orchestra to perform Barber's violin concerto, while conductor Dalia Stasevska takes the helm in Mahler's fourth symphony with the soprano Joélle Harvey. And, the programme begins with John Adam's fanfare opener, Short Ride in a Fast Machine. Presented by Ian Skelly Recorded on Sunday 11th January at the Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia. John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto Interval Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major Augustin Hadelich (violin) Joélle Harvey (soprano) Philadelphia Orchestra Dalia Stasevska (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.
    Short ride in a fast machine
    Short ride in a fast machine
    John Adams
  3. 2.
    Violin Concerto, Op.14
    Violin Concerto, Op.14
    Samuel Barber
  4. 3.
    Orange Blossom Special
    Orange Blossom Special
    Ervin Rouse