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Music: Classical

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Brigit Forsyth

Brigit Forsyth

28/04/2012

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Brigit Forsyth

Actress Brigit Forsyth selects music for cello by Bach, Faure, Shostakovich and Glass.

Actress Brigit Forsyth selects music illustrating her love of the cello, by Bach, Shostakovich, Vivaldi, Moeran and Glass, from Jacqueline du Pre, Casals and Rostropovich.

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters continues with a diverse selection of music by actress and cellist Brigit Forsyth, illustrating her love of the cello. The programme includes works by Bach, Fauré, Shostakovich, Vivaldi, Moeran and Philip Glass, and features performances from some of Brigit's favourite cellists, including Jacqueline de Pré, Pablo Casals, Mstislav Rostropovich and Beatrice Harrison.

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