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Sounding the City
Sean Rafferty introduces the opening concert of the 40th Belfast Festival at
Queen's, featuring music by Bernstein and Gershwin, and a new work by Elaine Agnew, Stephen Gardner, David Byers and Brian Irvine to words by Michael Longley.
Finghin Collins (piano), St Kieran 's Children's Choir, Cappella Caeciliana, Laganvale Brass Band, Brian Irvine Ensemble, Ulster Orchestra, conductor Thierry Rscher
Bernstein Symphonic Dances (West Side Story)
Gershwin An American in Paris
8.30 Twenty Minutes: Belfast
Live from the foyer of Belfast's Waterfront Hall, Sean Rafferty discusses Northern Ireland's cultural diversity with artists, writers and cultural commentators.
8.50 Agnew/Gardner/Byers/irvine Sounding the City (first performance)

Contributors

Presenter:
Sean Rafferty
Composer:
Elaine Agnew
Composer:
Stephen Gardner
Composer:
David Byers
Lyrics:
Michael Longley
Piano:
Finghin Collins
Source: Radio Times

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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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