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Afternoon Concert

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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

BBC Philharmonic

Afternoon Concert: BBC Philharmonic: Episode 1

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Episode 1

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

Penny Gore showcases the work of the BBC Philharmonic in Walton, Mendelssohn and Bartok.

Showcasing the BBC Philharmonic. Walton: Scapino Overture. Mendelssohn: Concerto, Op 64. Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra. Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - selection. Plus Gregson.

Penny Gore presents a week showcasing the work of the BBC Philharmonic, today featuring a concert the orchestra gave earlier this month in Saragossa with music by Walton, Mendelssohn and Bartok.

Walton
Scapino Overture

2.05 pm
Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor Op 64
Julia Fischer (violin)

2.35 pm
Bartok Concerto for Orchestra

3.10 pm
Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet - selection
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

4.00 pm
Edward Gregson
Dream Song
BBC Philharmonic 
Bramwell Tovey (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: BBC Philharmonic

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Penny Gore introduces music performed by the BBC Philharmonic

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