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Composer of the Week: Stravinsky

BBC Radio 3
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5/5. America
Disenchanted with life in Europe, in 1939 Igor Stravinsky moved to America, where he remained until his death in 1971. Donald Macleod details the final chapters of Stravinsky's life. Requiem Canticles
Susan Bickley (contralto), David Wilson-Johnson (bass-baritone), Stephen Richardson (bass), New London Chamber Choir, conductor Oliver Knussen
Symphony in Three Movements Suisse Romande Orchestra, conductor Ernest Ansermet
The Rake's Progress
Regina Sarfaty (mezzo), Alexander Young (tenor), John Reardon (baritone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer
Repeated on Thursday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Igor Stravinsky
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Contralto:
Susan Bickley
Contralto:
David Wilson-Johnson
Bass-Baritone:
Stephen Richardson
Conductor:
Oliver Knussen
Conductor:
Ernest Ansermet
Unknown:
Regina Sarfaty
Tenor:
Alexander Young
Baritone:
John Reardon
Source: Radio Times

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