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Dark Visions, Milky Ways

The 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Afkham in Messaien and in Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony. Nicholas Daniel joins as cor anglais soloist for Tarkiainen's Milky Ways.

The 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Afkham in Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony and Messiaen's Offrandes oubli茅es, and Nicholas Daniel is the cor anglais soloist for Tarkiainen's starry Milky Ways.

Live at the Barbican London, presented by Martin Handley

Olivier Messiaen: Les Offrandes oubli茅es - m茅ditation symphonique
Outi Tarkiainen: Milky Ways (大象传媒 Co-Commission and UK Premiere)

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Interval music

Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony No.10, Op.93

Nicholas Daniel (cor anglais)
大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
David Afkham (conductor)

The Soviets called Shostakovich鈥檚 Tenth Symphony an 鈥渙ptimistic tragedy鈥�, but the reality is infinitely more complex (and compelling) than that. It鈥檚 a symphony of dark secrets and shattering power: a powerful contrast to the heavenly radiance of Messiaen鈥檚 musical prayer, and the haunting tenderness and magical new sounds of Outi Tarkiainen鈥檚 Milky Ways.

鈥淲e all began life on milky ways鈥� says Tarkiainen, and this 大象传媒 co-commission was inspired by the glorious sound of our soloist Nicholas Daniel, whose cor anglais (says Tarkiainen) will soar 鈥渇rom Mother Earth to the celestial Milky Way鈥�. It鈥檚 a vision that Messiaen, too, would have appreciated. Shostakovich dealt with altogether more brutal truths, but some say that his Tenth is his greatest symphony, and it鈥檒l make a gripping 大象传媒SO debut for the 鈥渞emarkable鈥� (Bachtrack) David Afkham.

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 Oct 2023 19:30
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Olivier Messiaen

    Les Offrandes Oubliees - Meditation Symphonique

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: David Afkham.

  • Outi Tarkiainen

    Milky Ways - Concerto

    Performer: Nicholas Daniel. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: David Afkham.

  • John Tavener

    Hymn to the Mother of God

    Choir: Gabrieli Consort. Conductor: Paul McCreesh.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • James McMillan

    A Child's Prayer

    Choir: Gabrieli Consort. Conductor: Paul McCreesh.
    • Signum.

  • Herbert Howells

    Requiem - Salvator Mundi

    Choir: Gabrieli Consort. Conductor: Paul McCreesh.
    • Signum.

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Preludes Op.34 (selection)

    Performer: Andrey Gugnin.
    • Hyperion.

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Symphony No. 10 In E Minor Op.93

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: David Afkham.

  • Claudio Monteverdi

    Hor che'l ciel et la terra (8th Book of Madrigals)

    Ensemble: Concerto Italiano. Conductor: Rinaldo Alessandrini.
    • 狈础脧痴贰.

  • Fr茅d茅ric Chopin

    Fantasie in F Minor, Op 49

    Performer: Kathryn Stott.
    • Kathryn Stott: The Complete Solo Recordings.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Fri 27 Oct 2023 19:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3