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A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Rob's Gold Standard

Rob Cowan

09/07/2016

Rob's Gold Standard

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Rob's Gold Standard

Rob Cowan includes works by Malcolm Arnold, Beethoven, Miloslav Kabelac and Cimarosa.

Rob Cowan's Gold Standard depository includes an overture by Malcolm Arnold, Beethoven from pianist Julius Katchen, Kabelac's Hamlet Improvisation and Cimarosa's The Music Master.

Rob Cowan's Gold Standard depository this week includes a rumbustious overture by Malcolm Arnold, Beethoven from pianist Julius Katchen, as well as two rarities: Czech composer Miloslav Kabelac's Hamlet Improvisation for large orchestra, as well as Cimarosa's sparkling operatic comedy, The Music Master.

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