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17/10/2008

A performance given in the Sage Gateshead in early October 2008. Northern Sinfonia/Thomas Zehetmair (violin/director). Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Symphony No 1; Violin Concerto.

Violinist and conductor Thomas Zehetmair and the Northern Sinfonia begin their Beethoven symphonic cycle in a concert given in early October 2008 at the Sage, Gateshead. Presented by Tom Service.

Northern Sinfonia
Thomas Zehetmair (conductor/violin)

Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Symphony No 1; Violin Concerto in D

Followed by Play to the Nation, 大象传媒 Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK:

Grieg: Piano Concerto
Ian Buckle (piano)
Stockport Symphony Orchestra
Edward Warren (conductor)

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scherazade; third movement
Studio Symphony Orchestra
David Openshaw (conductor)

...and pianothon, showcasing amateur orchestras across the nation:

Brahms: Intermezzo in A major (from 6 pieces for piano, op. 118)
Glenys Wilks (piano)

2 hours, 15 minutes

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Fri 17 Oct 2008 19:00

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