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Joshua Bell

Violinist Joshua Bell introduces music featuring string works by Schubert, Bloch and Saint-Saens, music inspired by bluegrass and film, and a homage to great violinists.

In the lead up to his appearance at this year's 大象传媒 Proms violinist Joshua Bell introduces a personal selection of music for a Saturday afternoon.

The American violinist Joshua Bell is one of the world's most sought after and respected musicians. For Saturday Classics he introduces a personal selection of music reflecting his wide range of music-making, featuring masterpieces from the string repertoire by Schubert, Bloch and Saint-Sa毛ns; music inspired by bluegrass and film; and a hommage to some great violinists of the past. He also reflects his more recent journey with the Academy of St Martin in Fields as a conductor.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Jul 2013 18:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Fritz Kreisler

    Sicilienne and rigaudon in the style of Francois Francoeur for violin and piano

    Performer: Joshua Bell Performer: Paul Coker

    • DECCA 4444092.

  • Fritz Kreisler

    Caprice viennois Op.2 for violin and piano

    Performer: Franz Rupp Performer: Fritz Kreisler (1875 - 1962)

    • EMI 4768402.

  • Franz Schubert

    Quintet in C major D.956 for 2 violins, viola and 2 cellos: 2nd movement; Adagio

    Performer: Mstislav Rostropovich Performer: Emerson String Quartet

    • DG 431 7922.

  • Edgar Meyer

    Concert duo movement 4 for violin and double bass

    Performer: Edgar Meyer (20th C) Performer: Joshua Bell

    • SONY CLASSICAL SK60864.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony no. 7 in A major Op.92: 2nd movement; Allegretto

    Conductor: Carlos Kleiber Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

    • DG 00289 477 8406.

  • John Corigliano

    THE RED VIOLIN: The Pope's Concert

    Performer: Esa-Pekka Salonen Performer: Joshua Bell

    • SONY CLASSICAL SK-63010.

  • Hess

    Ladies In Lavender (Main Title)

    Arranger: N/A Performer: Bell, Joshua & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

    • SONY CLASSICAL SK-92689.

  • Ernest Bloch

    From Jewish life - 3 sketches for cello and piano: no.1; Prayer [Andante moderato]

    Performer: Gabor Takacs-Nagy Performer: Steven Isserlis Performer: Tapiola Sinfonietta

    • BIS SACD-1782.

  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    La Muse et le poete Op.132 vers. for violin, cello and orchestra

    Conductor: Christoph Eschenbach Performer: Joshua Bell Performer: Steven Isserlis Performer: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

    • RCA 09026635182.

  • Fritz Kreisler

    Liebesleid

    Performer: Charles Webb Performer: Joseph Gingold

    • Music and Arts CD 286.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony no. 4 in B flat major Op.60: 4th movement; Allegro ma non troppo

    Conductor: Joshua Bell Performer: Academy of St Martin-In-The-Fields

    • SONY CLASSICAL 88765448812.

Broadcast

  • Sat 20 Jul 2013 18:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

Podcast

  • Saturday Classics

    A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes