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Episode 3

In performances from Berlin, Simon Rattle conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in Schumann's Symphony No 3 in E flat, Op 97 and Brahms's Symphony No 3 in F, Op 90. With Katie Derham.

As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating SimonRattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a chance to hear his recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Today Sir Simon Rattle conducts the composers' third symphonies.
Presented by Katie Derham

Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E flat, op. 97

Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F, op. 90

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

[Schumann and Brahms cycle continues on Friday afternoon].

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 2014 14:00

Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony no. 3 in F major, Op. 90

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
  • Robert Schumann

    Symphony no. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'Rhenish'

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle.
  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

    Symphony in F major, Wq 183/3

    Conductor: Gottfried von der Goltz. Orchestra: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra.
  • Hubert Parry

    Armida's Garden

    Singer: Kitty Whately. Performer: Joseph Middleton.

Broadcast

  • Christmas Eve 2014 14:00