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Radio 3,04 Oct 2019,10 mins

The Hebrides, 'Fingal's Cave'

Experience Classical

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Staffa - the great rock by the Hebrides - is the home of the giant Fingal. His cave is protected by titanic waves. Inspired by the sight, Mendelssohn composed a musical 'postcard'. Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Richard Hickox Recording date: 10 January 2003 Date of broadcast: 13 January 2003

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