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Afternoon Concert

Music: Classical

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras

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Afternoon on 3: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Afternoon Concert: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Episode 2: Ulster Orchestra Live

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Episode 2: Ulster Orchestra Live

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Ulster Orchestra Live

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra Live

With a live performance by the Ulster Orchestra, plus music performed by the BBC SSO.

With the Ulster Orchestra performing Beethoven, Spohr and Mozart in a live concert from the Ulster Hall in Belfast. Plus the BBC SSO playing works by Ginastera, Bach and Schumann.

Today's programme opens with a live performance by the Ulster Orchestra introduced by John Toal in the Ulster Hall in Ulster, including music by Mozart and Beethoven. Penny Gore then introduces recent performances given by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in repertoire by Ginastera and Schumann.

Live from the Ulster Hall, introduced by John Toal

2pm
Beethoven: Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus - Overture

c.2:05
Spohr: Concerto in A minor for string quartet and orchestra Op.131
Armida Quartet
Ulster Orchestra
Ben Gernon (conductor)

c.2:30
Mozart: Symphony No.29 in A major K.201
Ulster Orchestra
Ben Gernon (conductor)


Presented by Penny Gore
c.3:10
Ginastera: Variaciones concertantes Op.23
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


c.3:35
Bach: Concerto in D minor for 2 violins BWV.1043
Laura Samuel (violin)
Kanako Ito (violin)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


c.3:50
Schumann: Symphony No.4 in D minor Op.120
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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Penny Gore presents highlights of concerts given by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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