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The Symphony

on BBC Radio 3

A series of 13 concerts, with co-ordinated talks, throwing outstanding problems of symphonic thought into relief. 4: Classical Symphonism Part 1
Mozart Symphony No 40, in G minor (K 550)
BBC WELSH ORCHESTRA leader COLIN STAVELEY conducted by VERNON HANDLEY
8.0* Haydn Quartet in D, Op 50 No 6 (mono)
GABRIELI STRING QUARTET
8.25* Hugh Wood talks about the classical symphony and its inherent elements of creative self-destruction.
8.45* The Symphony Part 2
Mozart Quintet in c (K 515) AMADEUS STRING QUARTET with CECIL ARONOWITZ (viola)
9.25* Beethoven Symphony No 3, in E flat (Eroica)
BBC WELSH ORCHESTRA conducted by VERNON HANDLEY Editor HANS KELLER
(8 November: Formal Functions versus Formal Stages)

Contributors

Leader:
Colin Staveley
Conducted By:
Vernon Handley
Talks:
Hugh Wood
Viola:
Cecil Aronowitz
Conducted By:
Vernon Handley
Editor:
Hans Keller

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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