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Composer of the Week: Benjamin Frankel

BBC Radio 3
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The name Benjamin Frankel is not well known, though most people will have heard his music - he wrote scores to over 100 films including Curse of the Werewolf and Battle of the Bulge. Frankel also wrote a large and rich body of music for the concert platform.
In this week's programmes, Chris de Souza explores both sides of the composer's musical personality.
Mephistopheles Serenade and Dance BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Simon Joly String Trio No 2 Cummings Trio Symphony No 3
Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conductor Werner Andreas Albert
Repeated next Thursday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Benjamin Frankel
Unknown:
Chris de Souza
Conductor:
Simon Joly
Conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert
Source: Radio Times

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