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Composer of the Week: Dvorak Abroad

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(1841-1904)
Presented by Susan Sharpe , with readings by David Holt. In 1884,
Dvorak arrived in England for his debut at the Royal Albert Hall. Greeted with great enthusiasm, he was hailed as the lion of London's concert season and returned home with English commissions and invitations.
Tui Nati Vulnerati (Stabat Mater) Prague Philharmonic Choir, Czech Philharmonic, conductor Jiri Belohlavek
Gypsy Melodies, Op 55: Nos 1 and 4 Gabriela Benackova (soprano), Rudolf Firkusny (piano)
Symphony No 7 in 0 minor Czech Philharmonic, conductor Jiri Belohlavek Producer Vicky Whitaker Discs
Repeated next Monday 11.30pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Susan Sharpe
Unknown:
David Holt.
Unknown:
Albert Hall.
Unknown:
Tui Nati Vulnerati
Conductor:
Jiri Belohlavek
Piano:
Rudolf Firkusny
Conductor:
Jiri Belohlavek
Producer:
Vicky Whitaker
Source: Radio Times

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