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4 Emperors and 1 Nightingale

Monaco 1925 saw the world premiere of a unique ballet on music by Stravinsky, dresses and decor by Matisse and choreography by Balanchine (his first work in the west): 'Le Chant du Rossignol'. It was based on a fairytale by Andersen, produced by…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
7720

7 Visiones del Amen

7 VISIONS OF AMEN is a masterpiece of Olivier Messiaen's musical production consisting of seven meanings of the word Amen. It is extraordinarily contemporary despite its 70 years of existence and its writing music is highlighted by four main essences…
Length
59 mins
Prog. No.
6766

A Child is Born - Christmas Music Special

The programme is a musical celebration of the nativity, featuring many traditional carols, illustrated by pictures by the Old Masters from the National Gallery in London. With music by Handel and Vaughan Williams.
Length
46 mins
Prog. No.
3610

A Winchester Christmas

A mixture of music and words from Winchester Cathedral giving the story and meaning of the nativity.
Length
56 mins
Prog. No.
5151

Accident: A family portrait

In "Accident", death comes unexpectedly and abruptly to a family that has recently been challenged by the pater familia's marriage to a younger woman. When he dies suddenly, perhaps in a car accident, it becomes extremely important for her to push…
Length
32 mins
Prog. No.
6869

All Beethoven Concert

A unique collaboration between three star performers for an all-Beethoven programme. Concerto for Piano, Violin, Violoncello and Orchestra in C major Fantasy for Piano, Choir and Orchestra in C minor
Length
59 mins
Prog. No.
1213

Alphaville at Philharmonie Berlin

Alphaville, Germany's biggest synth-pop export and creators of the legendary 80s anthems "Big in Japan", "Sounds like a Melody" and "Forever Young" are looking back on 40 years of band history and export their greatest hits to the symphonic world…
Length
59 mins
Prog. No.
6966

Andras Schiff plays Bartok: Piano Concerto No.2

Acclaimed pianist András Schiff performs Bela Bartok's Piano Concertos with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. Throughout the stunning performances of these iconic works, Schiff and Rattle bring to life the…
Length
36 mins
Prog. No.
4402

Andras Schiff: Schubert: Piano Trio No.1

In this recording pianist András Schiff, violinist Yuuko Shiokawa and cellist Miklos Perenyi come together to perform Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 1. The renowned musicians shine through their outstanding interplay and musicality and are sure to delight…
Length
42 mins
Prog. No.
4458

Angels Sing: Libera in America

This program features a concert by Libera, a 32-member boy choir from South London. An 18-piece orchestra accompanies the performance that includes both sacred and popular music, from Be Still My Soul and Amazing Grace, to Morning Has Broken and…
Length
56 mins
Prog. No.
6158