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Afternoon on 3: Proms 2013 Repeats

Afternoon Concert: Proms 2013 Repeats: PSM 5: Camerata Nordica

PSM 5: Camerata Nordica

04/09/2013

Proms 2013 Repeats

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Proms 2013 Repeats, PSM 5: Camerata Nordica

Terje Tonnesen directs the Camerata Nordica in string music by Britten, Tippett and Walton

A Prom in which Terje Tonnesen directs the Camerata Nordica. Britten: Simple Symphony. Tippett: Little Music for strings. Britten: Elegy; Lachrymae. Walton: Sonata for strings.

Another chance to hear string music by Britten, Tippett and Walton performed by the Camerata Nordica and Terje Tønnesen at the BBC Proms. Presented by Clemency Burton-Hill from Cadogan Hall.

Presented by Louise Fryer


2pm
Britten: Simple Symphony
Tippett: Little Music for strings

c.2.30pm
Britten: Elegy for strings (world premiere)
Britten: Lachrymae
Walton: Sonata for strings


Catherine Bullock (viola)
Terje Tønnesen (violin/director)
Camerata Nordica

The Proms focus on Britten and contemporaries continues with the world premiere of his Elegy for strings. Written six years before the Simple Symphony, this early miniature is contrasted with works by Britten's contemporaries Tippett and Walton. Violinist Terje Tønnesen directs the Swedish ensemble Camerata Nordica in their Proms debut. They are joined by viola player Catherine Bullock who is the soloist in Britten's Lachrymae.

Afternoon Concert: Proms 2013 Repeats

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.

Another chance to hear concerts from the 2013 BBC Proms season

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