Sir John Drummond introduces the third of five programmes of music associated with Diaghilev ballets.
Georges Auric's Les Fâcheux has not been staged for 50 years. And it would be impossible to re-create
Liadov's Russian Tales, as part of the score is lost. The remaining music has a separate life in the concert hall. Uadov Contes Russes (excerpts); Baba Yaga; Kikimora; Orchestral Songs. Op 58
Auric Les Fâcheux
BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Barry Wordsworth