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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: Richard Hickox Tribute

Afternoon Concert: Richard Hickox Tribute: Episode 3

Episode 3

Richard Hickox Tribute

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Richard Hickox Tribute, Episode 3

The late Richard Hickox conducts the BBC NOW in music by Britten and Elgar.

The late Richard Hickox conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Britten: Serenade for tenor, horn and strings. Elgar: Symphony No 1 in A flat.

Penny Gore introduces a series of programmes in tribute to conductor Richard Hickox.

With two concert recordings, including the Britten Serenade with Hickox's close friend Philip Langridge, with whom he worked throughout his long career.

Britten: Serenade for tenor, horn and strings
Philip Langridge (tenor)
David Pyatt (horn)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

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Elgar: Symphony No 1 in A flat
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Richard Hickox Tribute

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Penny Gore introduces a tribute to the late conductor Richard Hickox

Penny Gore introduces a tribute to the late conductor Richard Hickox, celebrating his commitment to English music and choral music with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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