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Presented by Penny Gore. Thierry Fischer conducts the 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales in music by Berlioz and Stravinsky. Plus works by Guto Puw, Haydn, Adams, Grieg and Hoddinott.

Presented by Penny Gore.

A programme in celebration of the 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales opening its new home, 大象传媒 Hoddinott Hall, at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, with highlights from the orchestra's work since 1983. With principal conductor Thierry Fischer taking the baton in Berlioz and Stravinsky.

Plus music by the composer after whom the new hall is named, Alun Hoddinott, and from the orchestra's resident composer, Guto Puw, as well as American composer John Adams' favourite recording of one of his biggest works.

Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor)

Guto Puw: ... onyt agoraf y drws... (...unless I open the door...)
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
David Atherton (conductor)

Haydn: Symphony No 99
大象传媒 Welsh Symphony Orchestra
Mark Wigglesworth (conductor)

2.55pm
John Adams: Harmonium
大象传媒 National Chorus of Wales
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Grant Llewellyn (conductor)

Grieg: Lyric Pieces (selection)
Llyr Williams (piano)

3.35pm
Hoddinott: Symphony No 5
大象传媒 Welsh Symphony Orchestra
Owain Arwel Hughes (conductor)

4.00pm
Stravinsky: The Firebird
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor).

3 hours

Last on

Mon 19 Jan 2009 14:00

Broadcast

  • Mon 19 Jan 2009 14:00