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BBC Symphony Orchestra

From the Royal Festival Hall, London, the BBC Symphony Orchestra's last concert before they embark upon a long tour of the USA. The performance features the world premiere of a work by Thea Musgrave, who celebrates her 70th birthday this year.
Conductor Andrew Davis, Felicity Lott (soprano)

Ravel Valses Nobles et Sentimentales

Stravinsky Symphony in Three Movements

8.10 Anthony Burton talks to Scottish composer Thea Musgrave about her career and her new work, Phoenix Rising, premiered in the second half of tonight's concert.

8.30 Musgrave Phoenix Rising (BBC commission; first performance)Â

Strauss Four Last Songs

Contributors

Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Andrew Davis
Soprano:
Felicity Lott
Interviewer:
Anthony Burton
Interviewee:
Thea Musgrave
Source: Radio Times

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