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Strauss and Stravinsky: The BBC Orchestras

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.
BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andrew Davis
Maurice Bourgue (oboe) Gianna Rolandi (soprano)
Stravinsky Septet ; The Owl and the Pussycat; Agon
8.35 In October 1947, between the composition of the Oboe Concerto and the Four Last Songs, Richard Strauss made a four-week visit to London. Jonathan
Swain talks to some of those who took part in concerts Strauss attended, and looks at contemporary reports of the composer's last trip to England.
8.55 Strauss Oboe Concerto
Four Last Songs

Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth Hall
Conductor:
Andrew Davis
Oboe:
Maurice Bourgue
Soprano:
Gianna Rolandi
Soprano:
Stravinsky Septet
Songs:
Richard Strauss
Source: Radio Times

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