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Radio 3 in Concert: Wigmore Soloists Go French

Wigmore Soloists Go French

BBC Radio 3 - Radio 3 in Concert, Wigmore Soloists Go French

The star-studded ensemble perform works by Fauré, Debussy and Ravel.

Star-studded ensemble Wigmore Soloists perform works by Fauré, Debussy, Connesson, Hasselmans and Ravel.

Founded by violinist/violist Isabelle van Keulen and clarinettist Michael Collins, the Wigmore Soloists present an all-French programme, including two of Ravel's most celebrated chamber works, as well as several rarities: harpist-composer Alphonse Hasselmans's La source; and Guillaume Connesson's Techno Parade, from 2002.

Recorded at Wigmore Hall, London, 5th May 2023
Presented by Martin Handley

Claude Debussy: Syrinx
Guillaume Connesson: Techno Parade
Alphonse Hasselmans: La source Op 44
Gabriel Fauré: Impromptu No 6 Op 86
Maurice Ravel: Introduction et Allegro


c. 8:15pm
Interval music (from CD)

Rameau: Les tendres plaintes (from Suite in D major)
Vikingur Olafsson (piano)
 
Rameau: “Tristes apprets” (from Castor et Pollux)
Nadine Koutcher (soprano)
MusicAeterna
Teodor Currentzis (conductor)


c. 8:30pm
Gabriel Fauré: Trio in D minor Op 120 for clarinet, cello and piano
Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor

Wigmore Soloists

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