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Chopin and Falla from Perth

The plainsong inspired theme continues with perfomances from Voces 8 and the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne and there's more specially recorded chamber music by Chopin from Perth.

The plainsong-inspired theme continues today with specially recorded performances from Voces8 in Germany and from the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne playing music by Respighi. From Scotland, the Perth Chopin Chamber Series brings us a sonata for cello by the great Polish composer, plus colourful evocations of Spain by Isaac Albeniz featuring the Spanish pianist Javier Perianes. Presented by Elizabeth Alker.

Gregorio Allegri
Miserere mei Deus (Psalm 51) for 9 voices
Voces8
Barnaby Smith (director)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante in Eb for violin and viola, K. 364
James Ehnes (violin)
Antoine Tamestit (viola)
NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
Louis Langrée (conductor)

Perth Chopin Series:
Isaac Albeniz
Iberia -
Book 1 No. 1 Evocation
Book 2 No. 3 Triana
Javier Perianes (piano)

Frederic Chopin
Sonata for cello and piano in G minor, Op. 65
Philip Higham (cello)
Alastair Beatson (piano)

Ottorino Respighi
Tritico botticelliano (Three Boticelli Pictures)
WDR symphony Orchestra, Cologne
Cristian Māceleru (conductor)

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Music Played

  • Gregorio Allegri

    Miserere mei Deus (Psalm 51) for 9 voices

    Ensemble: VOCES8.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sinfonia Concertante in E flat, K. 364

    Performer: James Ehnes. Performer: Antoine Tamestit. Orchestra: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Louis Langrée.

  • Richard Strauss

    Heimliche Aufforderung from 4 Lieder Op.27

    Performer: Ian Tindale. Singer: Santiago Sánchez.

  • Manuel de Falla

    Serenata andaluza

    Performer: Javier Perianes.

  • Isaac Albéniz

    Evocación

    Performer: Javier Perianes.

  • Isaac Albéniz

    Triana

    Performer: Javier Perianes.

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Cello Sonata in G minor Op 65

    Performer: Philip Higham. Performer: Alasdair Beatson.

  • Grace Williams

    Ave maris stella

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Ottorino Respighi

    Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures), P. 151

    Performer: WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne. Conductor: Cristian Măcelaru.

Broadcast

  • Wednesday13:00
    BBC Radio 3