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Proms Composer of the Week: Bartok

on BBC Radio 3

With John Thornley.
3: Bartok drew an image of creative and personal freedom from the tale of the king's nine sons who turn into stags and choose to remain in the forest, roaming free. Cantata Profana
John Aler (tenor),
John Tomlinson (baritone),
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conductor Pierre Boulez
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conductor Fritz Reiner
Repeated next Wednesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Thornley.
Tenor:
John Aler
Baritone:
John Tomlinson
Conductor:
Pierre Boulez
Conductor:
Fritz Reiner

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