Andrew McGregor introducs a concert given by the London Philharmonic under
Kent Nagano. The programme includes the premiere of a new work by Korean composer Unsuk Chin.
Ruth Ziesak (soprano), Olaf Bar (baritone), Hilliard Ensemble,
London Philharmonic Choirand Orchestra, conductor Kent Nagano
Saint-Saens Danse Macabre
Unsuk Chin Miroirdes Temps (first performance)
8.20 Twenty Minutes: James Henry
The first of three programmes this week in which Christopher Ricks presents an eclectic choice of poetry. Today he introduces the work of 19th-century Irish poet James Henry.
8.40 Faure Requiem