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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 Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Afternoon Concert: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Episode 4

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Episode 4

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Episode 4

Katie Derham presents the BBC SSO in Vaughan Williams, Szymanowski, Chopin and Tchaikovsky

Katie Derham presents music performed by the BBC SSO. Vaughan Williams: Symphony No 5. Szymanowski: Concert Overture. Chopin: Piano Concerto No 1. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6.

Katie Derham presents the BBC Scottish SO performing in the beautiful surroundings (and acoustic!) of the Music Hall in Aberdeen. Two Russian conductors join the orchestra: Alexander Vedernikov conducts music his native land by Tchaikovsky, and from neighbouring Poland - by Chopin and Szymanowski. And Vassily Sinaisky, a noted champion of British music, rounds off this week's Vaughan Williams focus with his most heavenly symphony, composed in the dark days of the Second World War.

Vaughan Williams: Symphony no. 5
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
Vassily Sinaisky (conductor).

2.40pm
Szymanowski: Concert Overture
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
Alexander Vedernikov (conductor).

Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor
Angela Hewitt (piano),
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
Alexander Vedernikov (conductor).

3.45pm
Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 6 in B minor (Pathétique)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
Alexander Vedernikov (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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.

Katie Derham presents concerts given by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Katie Derham presents a series programmes featuring concerts given by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. With a special focus on music reflecting the experience of war

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