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Giselle Allen, Iain Farrington, Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley, Independence Day

NI Soprano Giselle Allen reminisces about 'Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh Beach.' Composer Iain Farrington on Beethoven and Mr Bean. Music from Ciaran McCabe and Ruth McGinley.

NI Soprano Giselle Allen reminisces about playing the leading role of Ellen Orford in the landmark televised production of Britten's opera 'Peter Grimes' filmed live on Aldeburgh Beach in 2015. It has now recently become available again on 大象传媒 iPlayer to mark the 2020 Aldeburgh Festival.

Composer and Arranger Iain Farrington talks about his new commission to celebrate all of Beethoven's symphonies at the opening night of this year's 大象传媒 Proms on the 17th July on 大象传媒 Radio 3. He also gives an insight into playing the piano alongside Mr Bean at the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.

Live music this week from violinist Ciaran McCabe and pianist Ruth McGinley's 2020 Rosemary Street Session, featuring music by Bloch, Debussy, and De Falla.

John's Classical Connection this week focuses on music inspired by US Independence Day.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 5 Jul 2020 19:03

Music Played

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    La Traviata: Brindisi - Libiamo

    Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Choir: Metropolitan Opera Chorus. Conductor: James Levine.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No 5 In C Minor Opus 67: I. Allegro Con Brio

    Performer: James Levine. Performer: Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
  • Benjamin Britten

    Peter Grimes Opus 33a: Four Sea Interludes: 2: Sunday Morning

    Performer: William Boughton. Performer: English Symphony Orchestra.
  • John Philip Sousa

    The Liberty Bell

    Performer: Boston Pops Orchestra.
  • Howard Goodall

    Never to Forget

    Performer: London Symphony Chorus.
  • Vittorio Monti

    Czardas

    Performer: Alexander Sitkovetsky. Performer: Michaela Re職etov谩.
  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 II. Lento - Allegro Molto

    Performer: Inbal Segev. Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Marin Alsop.
  • MJ Cole

    Psalm 892

    Performer: MJ Cole.
  • Brian Eno & Roger Eno

    Manganese

  • Jean鈥怭hilippe Rameau

    Les Indes Galantes: Dance Du Grand Calumet De La Paix

    Performer: Nicolas Rivenq. Performer: Claron McFadden. Performer: Les Arts Florissants.
  • Anna Clyne

    Dance: I. When you're broken up

    Performer: Inbal Segev. Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Marin Alsop.
  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Goin' Home

    Music Arranger: William Arms Fisher. Performer: Bryn Terfel.
  • William Grant Still

    Symphony No.1 'Afro-American'

    Performer: Unknown.
  • Aaron Copland

    Lincoln Portrait

    Performer: James Earl Jones.
  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Otello Act II - Si, pel ciel marmoreo giuro

    Performer: Jonas Kaufmann. Performer: Pello El Afrok谩n. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Academy of Santa Cecilia, Rome. Choir: Chorus of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia.
  • Ernest Bloch

    Nigun from Baal Shem Suite

    Performer: Ciaran McCabe. Performer: Ruth McGinley.
  • Claude Debussy

    Beau Soir

    Performer: Ciaran McCabe. Performer: Ruth McGinley.
  • Manuel de Falla

    'Spanish Dance' from La Vida Brev

    Performer: Ciaran McCabe. Performer: Ruth McGinley.
  • George Gershwin

    Rhapsody in Blue

    Performer: Ralph Grierson. Performer: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Performer: James Levine.

Broadcast

  • Sun 5 Jul 2020 19:03