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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: The BBC Orchestras

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

BBC Symphony Orchestra

Afternoon Concert: The BBC Orchestras: Episode 2

The BBC Orchestras

Episode 2

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, The BBC Orchestras, Episode 2

BBC orchestras play music including Sibelius, Britten, Salonen and Shostakovich.

The BBC Orchestras. Sibelius: Symphony No 7, Op 105. Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op 20. Sibelius: Pohjola's Daughter, Op 49. Salonen: Violin Concerto. Plus Shostakovich.

Penny Gore continues a week showcasing the varied work of the BBC's orchestras. Today's programme includes a recent concert given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra at London's Barbican Hall, including Esa-Pekka Salonen's Violin Concerto played by its dedicatee, Leila Josefowicz.

Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op.105
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

2.30pm
Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op.20
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor)

2.55pm
Sibelius: Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49
Salonen: Violin Concerto

3.40pm
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op.47
Leila Josefowicz (violin)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: The BBC Orchestras

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Penny Gore introduces performances given by the BBC Orchestras

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