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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: Music from the New World

Afternoon Concert: Music from the New World: Episode 4

Episode 4

Music from the New World

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Music from the New World, Episode 4

Penny Gore presents music by Dvorak, Bach, Bernstein, Britten and Adams.

Presented by Penny Gore. Dvorak: Scherzo Capriccioso. Bach: Suite, BWV1068. Bernstein: Chichester Psalms. Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia. Adams: Doctor Atomic Symphony.

Iconic works of the 20th century feature in this final visit to the New World in the spirit of the Dvorak with a performance of Bernstein's great choral masterpiece, the Chichester Psalms and Britten's Hymn to St Cecilia, penned whilst in the USA during World War II. While Adams's symphonic arrangement of his most recent opera 'Doctor Atomic' brings the themes of contemporary 21st century into the concert hall.

Afternoon Concert: Music from the New World

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 presents music from the New World in the spirit of Dvorak

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