Classical music mix associated with Coventry
In Tune's classical music mixtape: an imaginative, eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises thrown in for good measure.
Beethoven: Sonata...for piano; (Op.27'2) in C# minor "Moonlight", 1st mvt; Adagio sostenuto
On the night of November 14th 1940, the city, including its Cathedral, was severely damaged by the German Luftwaffe in a bombing raid, codenamed 鈥淥peration Mondscheinsonate" (Moonlight Sonata)
Traditional Irish folksong: She moved through the fair
Performed by Coventry born singer Hazel O'Connor
Percy Grainger: Bridal Lullaby
Used as a main theme in the 1992 Merchant Ivory film of Howard's End, adapted from the novel by E.M. Forster, who spent his last years living in Coventry, where he died in 1970
Herbert Howells: Coventry Antiphon
Composed on Christmas Day 1961 for the May 1962 service of dedication for the new Coventry Cathedral
Ron Grainer: Doctor Who (original theme)
Arranged and performed by Coventry born composer Delia Derbyshire
Edgar Bainton (educated in Coventry): All night under the moon
J.S. Bach: In dulci jubilo - chorale-prelude for organ (BWV.608)
Performed on the Harrison and Harrison organ of Coventry Cathedral by David Poulter, Director of Music 1995-1997
Kenneth Leighton: Coventry Carol
Elfing Christmas
Performed by the cast of Nativity 2 Danger in the Manger!
All three Nativity movies were written and directed by Coventrian Debbie Isitt, and were set and filmed in Coventry, using local children in the cast
Graham Whettam: Concerto scherzoso; III. Allegro energico for harmonica and orchestra
Whettam lived and worked for much of his life in Coventry
Five guys named Moe, performed by Harvey and the Wallbangers
arranged and directed by Harvey Brough, who is from Coventry
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, Op 27 No 2, 'Moonlight' (1st mvt)
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- In the Night.
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Traditional Irish
She moved through the fair
Performer: Cliodhna Quinlan. Performer: Mario N'Goma. Singer: Hazel O鈥機onnor.- Acoustically Yours.
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Percy Grainger
Bridal lullaby
Performer: Martin Jones.- Nimbus.
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Herbert Howells
Coventry Antiphon
Choir: Winchester Cathedral Choir. Performer: Simon Bell. Conductor: Andrew Lumsden.- Howells: The Winchester Service and other late works.
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Ron Grainer
Doctor Who (Original Theme)
Performer: Delia Derbyshire. Music Arranger: Delia Derbyshire.- SILVER SCREEN.
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Edgar Bainton
All night under the moon
Singer: Robin Tritschler. Performer: Malcolm Martineau.- 1914 Song Album.
- Signum Classics.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Chorale prelude "In dulci jubilo", BWV608
Performer: David Poulter.- Carols from Coventry.
- Lammas.
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Kenneth Leighton
Coventry Carol
Singer: Nicola Jenkin. Choir: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers.- Coro.
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Nicky Ager
Nativity 2 Danger in the Manger! (Original Film Soundtrack); Elfing Christmas
Composer: Debbie Isitt. Ensemble: Nativity 2 Cast members.- Nativity 2 Danger in the Manger! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
- Mirrorball Films (Nativity).
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Graham Whettam
Concerto scherzoso (3rd mvt)
Performer: Gianluca Littera. Orchestra: Orchestra Stesichoros. Conductor: Francesco Di Mauro.- Concert for harmonica & orchestra.
- Stradivarius.
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Jerome Jerry Bresler
Five guys named Moe
Composer: Larry Wynn. Music Arranger: Harvey Brough. Ensemble: Harvey & the Wallbangers.- Harvey and the Wallbangers. Early Days.
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- Thu 16 Dec 2021 19:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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