Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 280,249 playable programmes from the BBC

The Violins of Cremona

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

ERICH GRUENBERG
BBC WELSH ORCHESTRA leader JOHN BACON conducted by RAE JENKINS
Although the ancestry of the violin can be traced to 5,00ft BC, the instrument as we know it is only a few hundred years old. Its perfection of design and the extent of its interpretative powers are largely the result of the brilliance of the violin makers of 16th-, 17thand early 18th-century Cremona. The instrument they evolved has been a constant source of inspiration to violinists and composers.
Introduced by DILWYN OWEN
Produced by J. ALWYN JONES

Contributors

Unknown:
Erich Gruenberg
Leader:
John Bacon
Conducted By:
Rae Jenkins
Introduced By:
Dilwyn Owen
Produced By:
J. Alwyn Jones
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More