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Afternoon Concert

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Afternoon on 3: Richard Hickox Tribute

Afternoon Concert: Richard Hickox Tribute: Episode 4

Episode 4

Richard Hickox Tribute

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Richard Hickox Tribute, Episode 4

Richard Hickox conducting music by Humperdinck, Vaughan Williams, Bridge and Walton.

Music conducted by Richard Hickox. Humperdinck: Overture (Hansel and Gretel). Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas carols. Bridge: Roger de Coverley. Walton: Belshazzar's Feast.

Penny Gore concludes a tribute to Richard Hickox with a festive programme featuring his last concert as principal conductor with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the BBC Proms with Bryn Terfel. Including an interview with Hickox at this momentous occasion, plus works Hickox conducted in Cardiff from Christmas concerts past.

Humperdinck: Overture (Hansel and Gretel)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas carols
Neal Davies (baritone)
Chamber Choir of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

Bridge: Roger de Coverley - Christmas dance
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

4.15pm
Walton: Belshazzar's Feast
Bryn Terfel (baritone)
London Symphony Chorus
Cor Caerdydd
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Richard Hickox Tribute

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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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