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Night Shift - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performs at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Bach: Orchestral Suite No 3 in D, BWV1068; Brandenburg Concerto No 5 in D.

A 大象传媒-led weekend of over 100 live music events across the UK - from Cornwall to the Shetland Isles and Belfast to Birmingham - launching the nationwide countdown to the London 2012 Festival.

Radio 3 celebrates live music-making all weekend, handing on the baton from concert to concert, featuring a wide range of professional and amateur events and talking to the people who've made it all happen. Presented by Andrew McGregor and Suzy Klein.

Music Nation joins the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for one of their unique 'Night Shift' events, presenting great classical music in a relaxed late night setting. Tonight Alistair Appleton introduces an all Bach programme - his Fifth Brandenburg Concerto and Third Orchestral Suite, which includes the famous 'Air on a G String - live from the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.

Bach Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D Major (BWV 1068)
Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D Major (BWV 1050)

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Lisa Beznosiuk (flute)
Matthew Truscott (violin)
Laurence Cummings (director).

1 hour

Last on

Sun 4 Mar 2012 22:00

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Suite no. 3 in D major BWV.1068 for orchestra

    Performer: Laurence CUMMINGS - Harpsichord Performer: Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg concerto no. 5 in D major BWV.1050

    Performer: Laurence CUMMINGS - Organ Performer: Lisa BEZNOSIUK - Flute Performer: Matthew TRUSCOTT - Violin Performer: Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment

Broadcast

  • Sun 4 Mar 2012 22:00