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BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican
The sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony alongside classic Mozart and a Grammynominated tone-poem by the American composer Joseph Schwantner. Presented by Paul Guinery. Stephen Hough (piano),
BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Leonard Slatkin
Joseph Schwantner A Sudden Rainbow
Mozart Piano Concerto No 21 in C, K467
8.35 Twenty Minutes: Atwood on Orwell To mark the centenary of his birth,
Margaret Atwood presents a personal perspective on George Orwell and discusses his influence on herwork.
8.55 Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 in E minor
More Rachmaninov from tonight's performances Barbican are broadcast at 10.45pm tonight

Contributors

Unknown:
Joseph Schwantner.
Presented By:
Paul Guinery.
Piano:
Stephen Hough
Conductor:
Leonard Slatkin
Conductor:
Joseph Schwantner
Unknown:
Margaret Atwood
Unknown:
George Orwell
Source: Radio Times

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