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From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, conductor Matthias Bamert.
Octogenarian pianist Shura Cherkassky joins the National Youth Orchestra in a typically epic programme, including a rare chance to hear two versions of Pictures from an Exhibition in one evening.

Musorgsky Pictures from an Exhibition (original version)
Birtwistle Gawain's Journey

8.05 In the interval, Geoffrey Smith explores the background to Gershwin's Piano Concerto, in the context of his innovative work, both for the Broadway stage and the concert hall.

8.30 Gershwin Piano Concerto in F
Musorgsky, orch Ravel Pictures from an Exhibition

Contributors

Musicians:
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Conductor:
Matthias Bamert
Pianist:
Shura Cherkassky
Speaker (Interval Talk):
Geoffrey Smith
Source: Radio Times

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