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Chris de Souza introduces a concert direct from Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

Anu Komsi (soprano), City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Sakari Oramo

Stravinsky Divertimento (The Fairy's Kiss)

Debussy, orch Oramo Chansons de Jeunesse

8.20 Twenty Minutes: George Orwell
George Orwell died 50 years ago this week, but his reputation as a writer continues undiminished. In the first of three programmes Bernard Crick, professor of politics and biographer of Orwell, selects readings from his work.

8.40 Lutoslawski Chantefleurs et Chantefables

Debussy Nocturnes

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris de Souza
Soprano:
Anu Komsi
Singers:
City of Birmingham Chorus
Musicians:
City of Birmingham Orchestra
Conductor:
Sakari Oramo
Presenter (Twenty Minutes):
Bernard Crick
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

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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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