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Live from Bedford School Great Hall.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra returns to one of the venues it gave regular concerts in during its "evacuation" from London during the Second World War. Presented by Paul Guinery. Claire Booth (soprano),
BBCSO, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste Stravinsky Danses Concertantes Britten Les Illuminations
8.20 Twenty Minutes: Fighting for Good Music In the Second World War, classical music was found to have more inspirational and spiritual value for the troops than other music. Graeme Kay uncovers the story and explores how those needs are met in today's armed forces.
8.40 Sibelius Symphony No 3

Contributors

Presented By:
Paul Guinery.
Conductor:
Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Conductor:
Stravinsky Danses Concertantes
Conductor:
Britten Les Illuminations
Music:
Graeme Kay
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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