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Series 1: Rhapsody In Blue - George Gershwin

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George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue (1924) is a landmark in 20th-century music. Gershwin drew upon the jazz music enveloping New York City in the 1920s to create the 'American So ...

04-08-2024

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Series 1: 4. Graal Théâtre - Kaija Saariaho

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Tom Service presents a detailed analysis of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s Graal Théâtre followed by a performance of the work by the BBC Philharmonic Orch ...

08-01-2023

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Series 1: 3. The Bridge On The River Kwai - Malcolm Arnold

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Sir Malcolm Arnold was a prolific composer of music in many genres. Over five decades his output included concertos, ballet music, dance suites, overtures and nine symphonies. H ...

18-12-2022

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Series 1: 2. The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra - Benjamin Britten

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Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (1945) is one of the most frequently performed works of any British composer. It has introduced and enli ...

04-12-2022

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