From the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester a performance of the cantata Prokofiev described as "a compelling and tangible subject from Soviet life", and Gerard McBurney 's sparkling reconstruction of Shostakovich's concert suite. Introduced by Petroc Trelawny.
Louis Lortie (piano), Halle Choir , Halifax Choral Society, RNCM Wind Orchestra, Halle Orchestra , conductor Mark Elder , with Gerard McBurney as the voice of Lenin and sound design by Sound Intermedia
Shostakovich, reconstr McBumey Suite from Hypothetically Murdered (excerpts) Ravel Piano Concerto in G
8.20 Twenty Minutes: The Union of Soviet Composers
Gerard McBurney visits Moscow and tells the story of the Union of Soviet Composers with the help of composers and of its former chairman,Tikhon Khrennikov.
8.40 Prokofiev Cantata on the 20th
Anniversaryofthe October Revolution, Op 74