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The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales (2/5)

The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales in works by James MacMillan, Villa Lobos and Cheryl Frances-Hoad and a concerto for sitar by Jonathan Mayer.

Afternoon Concert with the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales.
Fiona Talkington introduces the second programme this week exploring the work of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales in recordings made in Cardiff and Bangor, On the bill today is a substantial concerto for sitar which combines North Indian classical raag and taal with western orchestral traditions and a work for cello and ensemble inspired variously by the ‘cello suites of Bach and Britten and a world, "where ‘stars’ can be born overnight with the help of stylists and Saturday night telly. Two works by Sir James MacMillan showcase both the orchestra and the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Chorus of Wales. Also today, a performance of Mahler's Rückert Lieder from January of last year by former Cardiff Singer of the World and Radio 3 New Generation Artist, Catriona Morison, a voice in a million.

Sibelius Finlandia Op 26
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Thomas Søndergaard (conductor)

James MacMillan: Seraph for trumpet and strings
William Mathias: Melos
Cheryl Frances-Hoad: Katharsis for cello and ensemble

Philippe Schartz (trumpet)
Alice Neary (cello)
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Jonathan Bloxham (conductor)

approx 3.10pm
Mahler: Rückert Lieder
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Catriona Morison (mezzo soprano)
Thomas Søndergaard (conductor)

approx. 3.40pm
Jonathan Mayer: Sitar Concerto No 2
Jonathan Mayer (sitar)
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Debashish Chaudhuri (conductor)

Villa Lobos: Bachianias Brasilieras No.1 ’
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales cello section.

Ginastera: Ollantay
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Gisele Ben-Dor (conductor)

Macmillan: Te Deum
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Chorus of Wales
Adrian Partington (conductor)

Tippet: Corelli Fantasia
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conducting)

3 hours

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Finlandia, Op 26

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SøndergÃ¥rd.
    • Linn.
  • Sir James MacMillan

    Seraph

    Performer: Philippe Schartz. Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Jonathan Bloxham.
  • William Mathias

    Melos, Op 73

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Jonathan Bloxham.
  • Cheryl Frances-Hoad

    Katharsis

    Performer: Alice Neary. Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Jonathan Bloxham.
  • Gustav Mahler

    5 Ruckert Lieder

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thomas SøndergÃ¥rd. Singer: Catriona Morison.
  • Jonathan Mayer

    Sitar concerto No 2

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Debashish Chaudhuri.
  • Alberto Ginastera

    Ollantay, Op 17

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Gisèle Ben-Dor.
    • Naxos.
  • Sir James MacMillan

    Te Deum

    Choir: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Adrian Partington.
  • Michael Tippett

    Fantasia concertante on a theme of Corelli

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
  • Frederic Hymen Cowen

    The Butterfly's Ball

    Orchestra: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.

Broadcast

  • Tue 1 Dec 2020 14:00