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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: BBC Philharmonic in Concert

Afternoon Concert: BBC Philharmonic in Concert: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Philharmonic in Concert

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, BBC Philharmonic in Concert, Episode 1

With Katie Derham. The BBC Philharmonic in Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Beethoven.

Katie Derham with music from the BBC Philharmonic. Schubert: Symphony No 5. Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Sibelius: Symphony No 3. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 3.

Katie Derham presents a week showcasing the BBC Philharmonic in concert at home and on tour, including performances from their tour of Germany earlier this month with Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena. The Schubert Symphony that starts the week comes from that tour, and today you can also hear Mena and the orchestra in Tchaikovsky, plus a complete recent concert 'in C' - music by Beethoven and Sibelius, with Principal Guest Conductor John Storgards.

Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B flat major 
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena, conductor

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet (Fantasy Overture)
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena, conductor

Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C major 
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards, conductor

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor 
Martin Roscoe (piano)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards, conductor

Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C major 
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards, conductor.

Afternoon Concert: BBC Philharmonic in Concert

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Katie Derham showcases the BBC Philharmonic in concert at home and on tour

Katie Derham presents programmes showcasing the BBC Philharmonic in concert at home and on tour, including performances from the orchestra's tour of Germany with chief conductor Juanjo Mena

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