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In a series focusing on music related to 大象传媒 Four's Symphony series, Simon Russell Beale focuses on Paris, introducing music by Mozart, Debussy, Poulenc and Ravel.

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Today, Simon Russell Beale continues his series of programmes exploring the music connected to some of the cities he visited in 大象传媒 Four's 'Symphony' series. Today's focus is Paris, and over the two hours Simon plays great music from composers who lived, wrote in and travelled to Paris, including Mozart, Debussy, Poulenc, and Ravel's ravishing Mother Goose suite for piano duet. This programme is part of Radio 3's series of symphony programmes broadcast this month.

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Sat 12 Nov 2011 15:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Erik Satie

    Jack-in-the-box - Pantomime, version for piano solo

    Performer: Jean-Yves THIBAUDET - Piano

    • DECCA.
    • 473 620-2.

  • Hector Berlioz

    Symphonie fantastique (Un bal)

    Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Robin Ticciati.

    Conductor: Mariss JANSONS Performer: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

    • EMI Classics.
    • 7243 5 85041 2 5.

  • Francis Poulenc

    Concerto in G minor for organ, string orchestra and timpani - 1st movement

    Conductor: Seiji OZAWA Performer: Everett FIRTH - Timpani Performer: Simon PRESTON - Organ Performer: Boston Symphony Orchestra

    • Deutsche Gramophon.
    • DG 437827-2.

  • Paul Dukas

    The Sorcerer's apprentice - symphonic scherzo for orchestra

    Conductor: Mariss JANSONS Performer: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

    • EMI.
    • CDC7499642.

  • Gabriel Faur茅

    Cantique de Jean Racine Op.11 for chorus and organ [1865] or harmonium & string quartet [1

    Conductor: Yan Pascal TORTELIER Performer: 大象传媒 Philharmonic Performer: City Of Birmingham Symphony Chorus

    • chandos.
    • CHAN10113.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Concerto in C major K.299 for flute, harp and orchestra - 1st movement; Allegro

    Conductor: Christopher HOGWOOD Performer: Frances KELLY - Harp Performer: Lisa BEZNOSIUK - Flute Performer: Academy Of Ancient Music

    • L'Oiseau Lyre.
    • 417 622-2.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Ma mere l'oye - suite, version for piano duet

    Performer: Helene MERCIER - Piano Performer: Louis LORTIE - Piano

    • Chandos.
    • CHAN8905.

  • Claude Debussy

    La Mer - 3 symphonic sketches for orchestra - No.3; Dialogue du vent et de la mer

    Conductor: Andre PREVIN Performer: London Symphony Orchestra

    • HMV Classics.
    • HMV-5723092.

  • C茅sar Franck

    Sonata in A major M.8 for violin or cello and piano - 1st movement; Allegretto ben moderat

    Performer: Stephen HOUGH - Piano Performer: Steven ISSERLIS - Cello

    • Hyperion.
    • 67376.
    • 9.

  • George Gershwin

    An American in Paris version for orchestra

    Conductor: Yan Pascal TORTELIER Performer: 大象传媒 Philharmonic

    • Chandos.
    • 9325.
    • 3.

  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Danse macabre

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Performer: Maya Iwabuchi. Conductor: Neeme J盲rvi.

    Conductor: Lorin MAAZEL Performer: Andres CARDENES - Violin Performer: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

    • Sony.
    • 53979.
    • 6.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Bolero for orchestra

    Conductor: Bernard HAITINK Performer: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

    • Universal.
    • 44102.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Nov 2011 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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