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BBC Concert Orchestra perform Malcolm Arnold's ballet Sweeney Todd

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including musical highlights from the BBC Concert Orchestra, LSO St Luke's and Ensemble Molière.

Linton Stephens presents an afternoon of exceptional music-making with highlights from the BBC Concerto Orchestra. Opening the programme is The Walk to the Paradise Garden by Frederick Delius, a luminous orchestral interlude from A Village Romeo and Juliet. This is followed by Malcolm Arnold's darkly comic, vivid, and energetic ballet, Sweeney Todd.
From LSO St Luke’s, pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips is joined by soprano Sophie Bevan and violinist Malin Broman continuing his profile week there with friends. And also specially recorded items from the National Centre for Early Music and BBC R3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble - Ensemble Augelletti.

Frederick Delius
The Walk to the Paradise Garden
BBC Concert Orchestra
Martin Yates (conductor)

Johann Sebastian Bach
Trio Sonata No.5 in C major, BWV.529
Ensemble Augelletti

Johannes Brahms
Warum is das Licht gegeben dem Muhseligen
BBC Singers
Alexander Lüken (conductor)

Malcolm Arnold
Sweeney Todd ballet
BBC Concert Orchestra
Martin Yates (conductor)

Lili Boulanger
Le retour
Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

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Music Played

  • Frederick Delius

    The Walk to the Paradise Garden

    Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Martin Yates.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Trio Sonata No.5 in C major, BWV.529

    Ensemble: Ensemble Augelletti.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Warum is das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen?

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Alexander Lüken.

  • Rebecca Clarke

    Adagio from Viola Sonata

    Performer: Simon Crawford‐Phillips. Performer: Lawrence Power.

  • Malcolm Arnold

    Sweeney Todd

    Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Martin Yates.
    • Dutton.

  • Jeanne Landry

    Mort quand tu me viendras prendre

    Performer: Simon Crawford‐Phillips. Singer: Sophie Bevan.

  • Charlotte Sohy

    Anatheme from Chants de la lande Op.4 for voice and piano

    Performer: Simon Crawford‐Phillips. Singer: Sophie Bevan.

  • Lili Boulanger

    Le retour for voice and piano

    Performer: Simon Crawford‐Phillips. Singer: Sophie Bevan.

  • Florence Price

    Concert Overture No 2

    Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Jane Glover.

Broadcast

  • Wednesday13:00
    BBC Radio 3