Stephanie Hughes presents a selection of musical highlights from Europe's concert platforms, including Brahms from Alfred Brendel, Bach from Emma Kirkby, and a Chopin concerto from one of the most influential piano competitions. At around 11am, Stephanie Hughes is joined by writer and broadcaster Peggy Reynolds for a wide-ranging chat about the arts, and an artist appearing at the Proms is featured in an unusual guise.
Music includes:

9.30 Brahms Four Ballades, Op 10 Alfred Brendel (piano)

9.50 Bach Cantata No 199: Mein Herz Schwimmt im Blut - Emma Kirkby (soprano), L'Orfeo Baroque Orchestra

10.15 Mozart Concerto in C for flute and harp, K299 - Jacques Zoon (flute), Godelieve Schrama (harp), Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra, conductor Jaap van Zweden

11.50 Chopin Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor, Op 11 - Abdel Rahman El Bacha,
Belgian National Orchestra, conductor Marcello Viotti

12.40 Haydn Symphony No 26 in D minor (Lamentatione) - Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra, conductor Jaap van Zweden

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