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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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Afternoon Concert

Music: Classical

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras from around the world

Afternoon on 3: The Viola

Afternoon Concert: The Viola: Episode 3

Episode 3

The Viola

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, The Viola, Episode 3

Penny Gore presents music focusing on the viola, with works by Elgar, Tabakova and Liszt.

Penny Gore presents music focusing on the viola, with Elgar: In the South; Tabakova: The Court Jester Amareu (Maxim Rysanov, viola); and Liszt: A Faust Symphony.

Presented by Penny Gore.

The 'Cinderella of the orchestra', the viola, takes centre stage, with a variety of concertos, sonatas and other works for the instrument.

Elgar: In the South
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)

Tabakova: Suite in old style for viola, strings and harpsichord (The Court jester Amareu)
Maxim Rysanov (viola)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Michal Dworzynski (conductor)

2.45pm
Liszt: A Faust Symphony
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: The Viola

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Series focusing on music for the viola, considered to be the 'cinderella of the orchestra'

Series focusing on music for the viola, considered to be the 'cinderella of the orchestra'. Including various concertos, sonatas as well as other works

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