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Proms Composer of the Week: Beethoven

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Beethoven Abroad
Presented by Misha Donat.
4: Britain. Beethoven made an agreement with Clementi to publish in London three quartets, a symphony, an overture and a concerto for violin, which at Clementi's request he adapted for the piano.
Variations on "Rule Britannia",
WoO 79 Alfred Brendel (piano) Scottish and Irish Folk Songs,
Wo0154; 157 (Excerpts)
Elaine Woods (soprano), Carolyn Watkinson (contralto), Josef Protschka (tenor), Richard Salter (baritone), Christian Altenburger (violin), Julius Berger (cello), Helmut Deutsch (piano)
Piano Concerto in D (arr from Violin Concerto, Op 61)
English Chamber Orchestra,
Daniel Barenboim (piano/director)

Contributors

Presented By:
Misha Donat.
Piano:
Alfred Brendel
Soprano:
Elaine Woods
Soprano:
Carolyn Watkinson
Contralto:
Josef Protschka
Baritone:
Richard Salter
Baritone:
Christian Altenburger
Violin:
Julius Berger
Cello:
Helmut Deutsch
Piano:
Daniel Barenboim
Source: Radio Times

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