BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

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Linton Stephens presents an afternoon of exceptional music-making with highlights from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final Welsh concert as Principal, directing the orchestra in Brahms' Double Concerto and also Rachmaninov's vibrant Symphonic Dances, and Stravinsky's colourful Song of the Nightingale, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. From LSO St Luke’s, pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips is joined by pianist Philip Moore and violinist Malin Broman concluding his recent programme of chamber music wth friends. And also specially recorded items from the National Centre for Early Music and BBC R3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble - Ensemble Augelletti. Johannes Brahms Double Concerto Lesley Hatfield (violin) Alice Neary (cello) BBC National Orchestra of Wales Ryan Bancroft (conductor) Franz Schubert Fantasia in F minor Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) Philip Moore (piano) Sergey Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances BBC National Orchestra of Wales Ryan Bancroft (conductor) Nadia Boulanger Soleils couchants Sophie Bevan (soprano) Malin Broman (violin) Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) Francis Poulenc Sonata for Violin and Piano Malin Broman (violin) Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) Johann Sebastian Bach Trio Sonata in G major, BWV.1039 Ensemble Augelletti Igor Stravinsky Song of the Nightingale BBC National Orchestra of Wales Ryan Bancroft (conductor) To listen to this programme (using most smart speakers) just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Live"