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Afternoon on 3: BBC Symphony Orchestra

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Afternoon Concert: BBC Symphony Orchestra: Episode 1

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Episode 1

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Episode 1

The BBC SO in Schmitt's Antony and Cleopatra, plus Rubbra, Grondhal and Havergal Brian.

Katie Derham features the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Schmitt: Antony and Cleopatra (Suites). Rubbra: Symphony No 11. Grondhal: Trombone Concerto. Havergal Brian: Symphony No 6.

Katie Derham presents recent performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, including works with a Shakespearean theme this week. Today features a rarely heard, sensual setting of incidental music to Antony and Cleopatra by the French composer Florent Schmitt. The BBC Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Shakespeare's Globe, interspersing music and drama.

2pm:
Schmitt: Anthony and Cleopatra - Suites with Shakespeare's texts adapted by Bill Barclay

Janie Dee (Cleopatra)
Simon Paisley-Day (Antony)
Brendan O'Hea (Enobarbus)
Cassie Layton (Charmian)
Tom Kanji (Eros and others)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)


c.3.20pm
Rubbra: Symphony No.11 
BBC Symphony Orchestra 
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)

c.3.40pm
Grondhal: Trombone Concerto
Jörgen van Rijen (trombone)
BBC Symphony Orchestra 
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)

c.3.55pm
Havergal Brian: Symphony No.6 'Sinfonia tragica'
BBC Symphony Orchestra 
Martyn Brabbins (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: BBC Symphony Orchestra

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Katie Derham presents performances given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Katie Derham presents recent performances given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, including works with a Shakespearean theme

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