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Classical Connections: Giselle Allen, Iain Farrington, Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley, Independence Day

Giselle Allen, Iain Farrington, Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley, Independence Day

BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections, Giselle Allen, Iain Farrington, Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley, Independence Day

This week features another Rosemary Street Session this time from Violinist Ciaran McCabe

NI Soprano Giselle Allen reminisces about 'Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh Beach.' Composer Iain Farrington on Beethoven and Mr Bean. Music from Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley.

NI Soprano Giselle Allen reminisces about playing the leading role of Ellen Orford in the landmark televised production of Britten's opera 'Peter Grimes' filmed live on Aldeburgh Beach in 2015. It has now recently become available again on BBC iPlayer to mark the 2020 Aldeburgh Festival.

Composer and Arranger Iain Farrington talks about his new commission to celebrate all of Beethoven's symphonies at the opening night of this year's BBC Proms on the 17th July on BBC Radio 3. He also gives an insight into playing the piano alongside Mr Bean at the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.

Live music this week from violinist Ciaran McCabe and pianist Ruth McGinley's 2020 Rosemary Street Session, featuring music by Bloch, Debussy, and De Falla.

John's Classical Connection this week focuses on music inspired by US Independence Day.

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