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Sounding The Century: Performance on 3

on BBC Radio 3

From Symphony Hall, Birmingham, another concert of eighties music from the Towards the Millennium festival. Introduced by Chris de Souza.
Vadim Repin (violin), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conductor Simon Rattle

Kurtag Grabstein fur Stefan
Gubaldulina Offertorium: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
8.15 The Nearness of History
At what point does history recede from view or turn into archaeology? And will the millennium feel like a great historical moment? Jonathan Keates reflects on changing views of history.
8.35 Birtwistle Earth Dances

(Brian Kay's Pick of the Week: p42)

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris de Souza
Musicians:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Violinist:
Vadim Repin
Conductor:
Simon Rattle
Presenter (The Nearness of History):
Jonathan Keates

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